Senior Accountant

Position Description

JOB TITLE: Senior Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Accounting

REPORTS TO: Controller, Administration, and Ownership

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT SUMMARY:

Reporting to accounting team’s Controller/Lead, the Senior Accountant will have the opportunity to practice and develop a broad spectrum of skills, including analyzing trends that guide business decisions and assisting with the monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate accounting close process (e.g., fixed assets, roll forwards, reconciliations, journal entries, risk management, treasury, intercompany with sister companies, corporate budgeting, trend analysis, and reporting on budget vs. actuals). The Senior Accountant will also assist in researching technical accounting issues related to business combinations (purchase accounting), and WIP progress-billing revenue recognition.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure in accordance with US GAAP.
2. Hands-on experience with a variety of close tasks, helping ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close and Audits.
3. Assist the treasury function with cash applications, payments, and banking operations.
4. Complete accruals for month and year-end.
5. Assist in analyzing current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and providing analysis around variances from budget/forecast.
6. Research technical accounting issues that arise and draft related accounting memos.
7. Work cross-functionally to improve accounting processes that affect the entire firm.
8. Maintain the fixed asset ledger (additions, disposals, transfers, etc.), including depreciation and tax reporting, ensuring accuracy of data according to US GAAP.
9. Manage and maintain prepaids, perpetual inventory flow, including the monthly close schedules.
10. Prepare account reconciliations across the balance sheet (cash, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, etc.)
11. Demonstrate the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement, including automation, and help design scalable, system-based solutions that replace spreadsheet-driven workflows with potential Legacy to new ERP conversion.
12. Clocks in and out for activities throughout the day in Pierson Wireless’ project management cloud solution.
13. Properly documents work performed in Pierson Wireless’ project management cloud solution.
14. Provides support to other team members and staff as needed.
15. Submits all receipts and expense records.
16. Abides by all policies and procedures as identified in the Pierson Wireless handbook.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. This position does not currently hold any supervisory responsibilities but will require interaction within the department and with those outside the department and company.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT BENEFITS:

1. Competitive compensation
2. Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance - EMPLOYER pays 100% of employees' premiums
3. FSA/DCFSA Program Eligibility
4. 401(k) Retirement Savings with Employer Match - eligible after 90 days
5. EMPLOYER provided Short-term / Long-term disability, Life insurance, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment - eligible after 1 year
6. EMPLOYER Health & Wellness Program
7. Meal stipend while traveling
8. Paid Travel Time
9. Paid Training/Certifications
10. Paid Vacation
11. Paid Sick Leave
12. Paid Holidays

Position Requirements

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate Degree required (preferred in accounting or finance).
2. Bachelor's Degree preferred (preferred in accounting or finance).
3. CPA certification or prospective CPA candidate (preferred but not required).
4. 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
5. Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
6. Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Vista, SAP, Oracle).
7. Advanced spreadsheet skills and attention to detail (Excel & Google Sheets).
8. Support external auditor information requests.
9. Create a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual for accounting policy and regulations and roll out reconciliation procedures.
10. Play a vital part in the company's financial management, which includes all account reconciliations and reporting to the necessary parties.
11. Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT COMPETENCIES:

Job-Related Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Analytical Skills
2. Identifies and resolves problems.
3. Demonstrates attention to detail.
4. Demonstrates strong math aptitude.
5. Identifies opportunities to increase accuracy and optimize resources and develops/recommends/implements solutions.
6. Performs complex analysis of data, processes, policies, procedures and/or systems.
7. Produces unambiguous, comprehensive and accurate interpretations.
8. Develops insightful, value-added and actionable analyses with detailed explanations regarding drivers of those results.
9. Composes thorough and detailed written technical documentation, procedures, manuals, etc.
10. Communication Skills
11. Writes clearly and informatively. Edits work for spelling and grammar.
12. Presents organized and thorough information and data appropriate for the intended audience.
13. Excellent negotiation skills to deal effectively with individuals and groups within and outside the organization.
14. Utilizes a variety of interpersonal styles and communication methods to effectively adapt to new work structures, processes, or cultures.
15. Demonstrates group presentation skills and excellent negotiation skills to deal effectively with individuals and groups within and outside the organization.
16. Time Management Skills
17. Demonstrates follow-up skills.
18. Provides timely and professional support to all internal/external customers.
19. Prioritizes regular workload, special tasks and concurrent projects, allocating time and resources to ensure that work is completed accurately and efficiently within an established time frame.
20. Other
21. Self-motivated.
22. Team-oriented. Consults with Team members and management as needed to complete assigned responsibilities.
23. Works with minimal supervision.
24. Establishes and maintains effective, collaborative work relationships both internally and externally.
25. Maintains strict confidentiality.

Technical Competencies:

1. Basic Computer Skills
2. Quickly learns and achieves proficiency in new software applications as needed.
3. Demonstrates ability to create complex formulas in MS Excel; create queries in company software applications
4. Other Technical / Computer Skills
5. Thorough knowledge of internal company software applications applicable to position/business unit.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Occasionally required to stand
2. Occasionally required to walk
3. Continually required to sit
4. Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
5. Continually required to talk or hear
6. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
7. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 10 pounds

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.