Senior Accountant

Summary/Objective: The Senior Accountant is responsible for the general ledger and properly performing all financial activities related to financial reporting, financial profitability, analysis, and other special projects as assigned. This position requires a high level of independent judgment, discretion, and application of accounting principles and practices.

Essential Job Functions: Specific duties include, but are not limited, to the following:

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and assist with journal entry preparation.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of financial reports, budget comparison reports, and bank reconciliations.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variations, and deviations; investigate and report findings to the Accounting Supervisor.

Auditing & Compliance:

• Audit and verify financial documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Assist in financial audit preparation and coordination.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory guidance and internal policies and procedures.

Inventory Management:

• Lead and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Monitor inventory transactions for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure optimal inventory levels.

Fixed Assets:

• Manage the fixed asset lifecycle, including acquisition, depreciation, and disposal.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset records and perform regular reconciliations.
• Prepare reports related to fixed assets for management and external stakeholders.

Process Improvement & Documentation:

• Document Senior Accountant procedures and maintain internal accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency within the accounting function.
• Contribute to department and organization on special projects as assigned.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Expectations/Abilities:

• Possess superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess effective time-management and organization skills.
• Ability to be proactive, self-motivated, and self-directed.
• Ability to operate calmly in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to navigate multiple computer software programs and applications.
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment.
• Perform all duties with acute attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate through various methods, such as e-mail, written documentation and telephone.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to solve problems independently.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no direct supervisory responsibility.

Travel: Little to no travel is expected for this position.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Position Type: This is a full-time, exempt position that is expected to work independently and proactively to meet deadlines and departmental goals. This position regularly requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment regarding matters of significance.

Expected Hours of Work: Days and hours of work are primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00a to 4:30p. However, evening and weekend hours are required as job duties demand. This position may require work outside of standard business hours to meet critical deadlines.

Native American preference will be applied to hiring of this position as defined in Title 25, U.S. Code, Chapter 14, Subchapter V, subsection 273 & 274. We are an equal opportunity employer with preference given to qualified Native American applicants in accordance with federal law and tribal policy.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations 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 talk and listen. This is a largely sedentary role; however, standing, sitting, walking, bending, and being able to lift 15 pounds safely is required.

Required Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in accounting or related field
• 3 years of experience in an accounting role
• Combination of education and experience considered in lieu of requirements.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Required Pre-Employment Screening: LDF Business Development Corp. is committed to a drug-free workplace. To qualify for this position, applicants must agree to pre-employment drug screening and potential random testing, as required thereafter.