What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant (AR) position at Something Inked?
Description
The Senior Accountant ensures timely reconciliation and reporting of all financial statements and
prepares financial analyses for the CFO and other key stakeholders as requested; and maintains fiscal
records.
Requirements
Essential Job Functions:
• Performing timely and accurate month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., net assets, investments, revenue, expenses, payroll allocations, etc.), ensuring that accounting schedules are updated and accurate.
• Performing general ledger accounting for eCommerce, Music Tours and retail merchandise in QuickBooks or similar ERP.
• Ensuring proper revenue and expense recognition.
• Ensuring all finance and accounting operations comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and federal and state laws and regulations.
• Assisting the CFO and other managers in developing and monitoring departmental, project, and organizational budget; assisting with monthly financial reporting needs.
• Performing fiscal year-end close activities and assisting with activities and requirements of external auditors.
• Communicating regularly with the CFO and internal stakeholders.
• Managing select administration activities for sales and use tax and income tax registrations for states with appropriate nexus.
Skills and Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or relevant field required with the equivalent Accounting and Business course hours to be eligible for the CPA exam. Master’s degree and/or CPA certification a plus.
• 2-4 years accounting experience at a medium sized Company $50 million to $250 million in revenue or preferably someone currently working at a local or regional CPA firm with exposure to SALT (state and local taxes) and general business tax preparation looking to transition into private accounting.
• Prior auditor experience and QuickBooks is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) with expertise in Excel required.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
• Proficiency and hands-on experience with financial management software required.
• Experience preparing and communicating with CPA firm for the annual audit.
• Good data management and data analysis skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy.
• Good interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including ability to explain financial terms in simple language.