What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at SkillStorm?
Our Company:
Since 2002, SkillStorm's mission has been to accelerate opportunity. Our mission guides how we serve our employees and clients through our three pillars: Tech Force by Design, Military Programs, and Workforce Accelerator. As authorized training partners for AWS, Salesforce, PEGA, Appian, Microsoft, and CompTIA, we design, build, and deploy tech teams at scale for enterprise clients while also helping aspiring professionals to go further, faster. Through our partnership network, including universities, military programs, government agencies, and more, we focus on closing the tech skills gap and creating new pathways of opportunity for all. We are proud to be the leader in launching and accelerating tech careers.
Position Summary:
The Senior Accountant is a key member of the accounting team responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with GAAP, supporting monthly close, and providing financial analysis to leadership. This role works closely with operations, finance, and leadership to support the company’s financial performance and integrity.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
- Lead and perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Prepare and review balance sheet and income statement schedules.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
- Assist in preparing monthly internal financial statements and management reports.
General Ledger Management
- Review and reconcile key accounts including cash, AP, AR, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and accruals.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy across all accounts.
- Help develop and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Operational Accounting
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes; provide guidance to accounting staff.
- Manage fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules.
- Assist in revenue recognition and contract accounting based on company policies.
- Maintain accurate contract records, monitor key deadlines, and collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks.
Analysis & Support
- Perform financial analysis to support business decisions, including trend, margin, and variance analysis.
- Partner with department leaders to understand financial results and operational drivers.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities.
Compliance & Audit
- Assist with external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
- Maintain documentation for audit support and compliance requirements.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and support improvements as needed.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field required.
- CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
- 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting or private industry).
- Experience with GAAP and month-end close processes.
Skills & Competencies
- Advanced proficiency in Excel.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus, not required.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Knowledge of the US workforce ecosystem and labor market.
- Experience communicating and presenting to senior leadership orally and in writing.
- Experience in developing and writing strategy documents.
Salary: The base salary for this position is $80K, with an additional bonus structure.
Location: Jacksonville
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary : $80,000