What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Accountant position at Landmark Homes?
JOB TITLE: Senior Staff Accountant
Department: Finance
Wage Category: Exempt
Reports to: Controller
On-site in Ephrata, PA
JOB STATEMENT
Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant will perform daily accounting tasks including bank reconciliations, journal entries, accounts receivable and payable, using financial technology systems, and other select finance-related administration. The Senior Accountant ensures timely reconciliation and reporting of all financial statements and maintains fiscal records for the entities assigned. The Senior Staff Accountant serves as the primary contact for internal staff on journal entries, month end close, invoices, bill payments, cash receipts and revenue, and budgets. The Senior Staff Accountant also trains staff to use software that streamlines processes and improves distribution and accessibility of financial information.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Overall review, reconciliation, and maintenance of general ledger account postings.
2. Responsible for accurate and timely month end reporting for assigned entities.
3. Review staff accountant’s preparation of monthly close supporting workpapers.
4. Assist Controller in preparation of monthly financial statements.
5. Assist with fiscal year-end close
6. Aid in review of general ledger postings and assist the accounting department with project setup, cost codes and categories in accounting software.
7. Support Controller and executive management with ad-hoc reporting requests.
8. Other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer and Controller.
COMPETENCIES
1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Ability to prioritize as well as problem solve.
3. Attention to detail and ability to meet time requirements for settlements.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality in financial matters.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
2. 3 years in financial management and accounting, preferably in the construction industry
3. CPA certification is a plus
4. Sound knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
5. Proficiency and firsthand experience with financial management software (e.g., Oracle, Sage Intacct) required.
6. Strong time management and organizational skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is periodically required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and ascend or descend stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is mild to moderate. The primary room environment contains ambient room temperatures and lighting as found in a typical office environment