What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Danella Companies?
Senior Accountant
At Danella PA based Utility Construction, we believe in developing and retaining the best people and providing the best value services to our customers. We take a pride in everything we do in maintaining nations infrastructure by connecting people and resources.
The Company is in search of a self-directed and experienced Senior Accountant. The Company has immediate opening for this position at our office Plymouth Meeting, PA. You must be self-motivated and detail oriented
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Accountant has responsibility for all aspects of financial reporting to ensure accurate and timely financial statements for Company. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation. Reports to the Controller.
What Do You Offer Us?
- Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
- Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close to include preparing journal entries, reconciliations and working papers.
- Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information according to corporate mandated schedules and ensures all financial reporting deadlines are met.
- Prepares and reports on variance analysis and trends, including determining root cause and driving corrective action with appropriate groups.
- Works closely with operations management team throughout the company to support accurate financial reporting and forecasting.
- Collaborates with the other finance team members to support overall department goals and objectives.
- Monitors and analyzes work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Work with Controller on preparation of schedules. Monitors compliance to company processes and procedures.
- Assists in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
- Provide training and support to new and existing staff as needed.
- Support Controller with special projects and workflow process improvements.
- All other duties as assigned.
What is Required?
- BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in accounting.
- Technical Skills and Prior Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years progressive experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area.
- Experience working in professional services firm (public accounting) is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
- Strong understanding of standard margins, variance, and cost analysis.
- Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required.
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
- Ability to work under limited supervision required.
What We Offer You:
- Paid on-the-job technical and professional training
- Defined career path for future growth
- Competitive wages and great benefits including 401k Plan match
At Danella, we embrace and respect the collective and unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of all people. Together, we inspire remarkable innovation. That is how we live the Danella Way. And with our commitment to ethics, you can be sure that we are doing it with transparency, integrity, and corporate social responsibility.
Danella is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.