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Job Summary

Ensure the integrity of accounting information by researching accounting issues for compliance and by establishing quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.

We are looking for a detailed-oriented senior accountant to perform accounting duties within our organization. The senior accountant's responsibilities include but not limited to performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, conducting monthly variance analysis, researching items/issues impacting financial statements, mentoring staff accountants, assisting with audit preparations, and performing other accounting duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities• Mentor and support development of staff accountants• Execute monthly accounting close activities and deliverables (i.e. journal entries, account reconciliations and reporting)• Identifies, researches, and resolves items/issues impacting the financial statements• Provide financial and analytical support to various departments and offices• Maintains and reviews at least one service deferral schedule• Conducts monthly variance analysis for assigned accounts• Assist in the completion of the monthly consolidation process• Assist with financial audit preparations and audit process • Maintain proper documentation of monthly data and analysis• Assist in special projects, process improvement and technical accounting research• Coordinate deliverables and communicate financial risks/issues to management• Contribute to improving process workflows and maintaining system administration• Perform miscellaneous department accruals

Other duties assigned as needed

Skills and Abilities • Ability to analyze and create data models that can be articulated to senior management • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to act as a change agent, leading the improvement of control and efficiency enhancements • Excellent strategic thinking and structured problem-solving skills • Demonstrate time management skills with attention to detail• Detail oriented and capable of analyzing complex financial/operational data• Intermediate/Advanced proficiency in PC/Microsoft applications (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)• Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of the organization • Self-starter capable of working independently and ensuring to meet deadlines • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written • Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities Education and/or Experience • Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field required (MBA and/or CPA is preferred)• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a corporate accounting organization • Experience operating in a multi-state and/or complex matrix business environment • Intermediate/Advanced experience with General Ledger Programs (Sage), and Financial Reporting applications (TM1)

Working Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operate