What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Middle East Broadcasting Networks?
Job AnnouncementSenior Accountant
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Sr. Accountant is responsible for specialized accounting functions of General Ledger Management, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cost Accounting and Fixed Asset Management
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The following tasks are considered essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions:
Perform additional job-related duties and take on new responsibilities as needed based on organizational requirements and circumstances.
Qualifications, Education, and Experience Requirements:
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Sr. Accountant is responsible for specialized accounting functions of General Ledger Management, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cost Accounting and Fixed Asset Management
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The following tasks are considered essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions:
- Prepares journal entries and timely reconciliation of all G/L accounts, ledgers, fixed asset records, expenses, domestic and overseas bank accounts.
- Identifies errors and risks that could have a financial impact on the company’s financial statements in accordance with company policies, GAAP and in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley.
- Prepares special reports and financial studies for management and alerts them to significant variances to plan.
- Coordinates the Fixed Asset process and makes necessary journal entries.
- Journalizes daily cash receipts, posting them to appropriate cash accounts.
- Audits domestic and international payrolls.
- Records adjustments and re-classes in Cost Point.
- Oversee the recording of returned wires and fees.
- Maintains account receivable and liabilities accounts.
- Records overseas cash activity, bank transfer and fees.
- Processes and records payroll vouchers and travel reimbursements.
- Manages corporate credit card activity.
Perform additional job-related duties and take on new responsibilities as needed based on organizational requirements and circumstances.
Qualifications, Education, and Experience Requirements:
- BA/BS in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
- Advanced knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, cost accounting and general ledger entry process/reconciliation in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Knowledge of U.S. federal and state financial regulations to include payroll tax laws and wage and hour regulations required.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Knowledge and hands-on use of ERP system.
- Experience with DELTEK Costpoint 7.
- Knowledge of funds management and budgeting techniques