Description

The Senior Accountant is fully responsible for all financial statement reporting and analysis for one of our many divisions. This is a key position not only in the accounting department but in the operation of the company as well. The Senior Accountant will analyze financial data to identify issues and inconsistencies, perform month-end closings timely and accurately, maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, propose process improvement initiatives, and present financial reports to department managers, shareholders and other external stakeholders.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Prepare internal and external financial statements on a monthly and annual basis
• Develop spreadsheet models to analyze data
• Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files and reconciling accounts
• Implement accounting procedures by analyzing current systems and recommending changes
• Coordinate with other branch accounting departments
• Manage financial audits by preparing various financial documents
• Support the operations function with accounting expertise
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
• Provide accounting support for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information; converting data to general ledger system;

COMPETENCY:

• Strong knowledge of Excel spreadsheets
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Effective organizational, stress and time management skills
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member

Requirements

EXPERIENCE:

• 5-7 years senior level accounting
• Minimum 5 years advanced Excel

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects
• Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away
• Regularly speak clearly so listeners can understand
• Regularly understand the speech of another person
• Frequently work on projects that require deadlines
• Frequently bend to file and maintain files
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds

TRAVEL: 10% travel required

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