SUMMARY
The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing financial reports, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, and assisting with audit preparations. Overall responsibility is to ensure the accounting department creates accurate and timely financial records for AMPP and its affiliates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Prepares journal entries and is an integral part of the close processes.
• Prepares bank reconciliations for bank accounts and reviews and approves bank reconciliations performed by other staff.
• Prepares all payroll entries and reconciles general ledger payroll accounts.
• Assist with preparation / reconciliation of intercompany balances and transactions, ensuring proper allocation, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies
• Prepares and/or assists with preparation of all accrual entries; serves as a mentor to accounts payable on expense accruals.
• Assists with the activities of sub-ledger accounting such as fixed assets and inventory
• Reconciles sub-ledger to general ledger account balances
• Assists staff accountants on revenue analysis, proper documentation for reconciliations and reports to accounting management
• Creates and reviews audit schedules for the annual external audit and assists with audit documentation requests and analysis
•  Assists with the monthly review of the financial statements and reports any potential opportunities before preliminary financial reports are published to management
• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and monthly forecasts
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Some travel is expected for this role.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited educational institution, plus 5 years of related experience. CPA or CPA Candidate preferred.
• Understanding of accounting procedures, US GAAP, internal control procedures, and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Working knowledge of accounting procedures, strong understanding of US GAAP and internal control concepts and procedures,
• Proficient skills in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Power Point) required.
• Understanding of automatic accounting systems. Microsoft Dynamics GP, Quick Books Online (QBO), and NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize work, appreciation of confidential information, and strong attention to details
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing