Senior Accountant

Job title: Senior Accountant

The Accountant is responsible for a variety of accounting activities across the Accounting organization including the preparation of monthly accounting records as well as related reporting, analytical activities and initiatives.

General Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter journal entries

• Responsible for performing balance sheet reconciliations

• Follow the company’s chart of accounts

• Support month-end and year-end close process

• Apply research and analytical skills to analyze current financial status, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports

• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options

• Identify errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending

• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures, liaising with management and cross-functional stakeholders

• Prepare financial statements and supplemental schedules

• Develop and document business processes ensuring compliance with accounting policies and internal controls

• Comply with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions

• Prepare special financial reports as needed by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience

• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands

• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation

• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results

• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity

• Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

• Experience in manufacturing, technology, or multinational organizations

• Exposure to shared service center environments

• Experience with Oracle implementation, process automation, and internal control design

• Knowledge of revenue recognition, fixed assets, and intercompany accounting