What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at SPS Companies, Inc.?
The Senior Accountant ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and entering transactions. Will provide accounting support for major financial accounting areas, including accounts payable desk, general ledger accounting and account reconciliation.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversight of all leases, ASC 842 lease accounting and general ledger entries.
- Match, analyze and reconcile invoices.
- Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for month end close, including recurring entries, accruals, and payroll entries.
- Prepare and reconcile sales tax returns and oversee compliance and nexus issues and maintaining sales tax system.
- Assist with financial audits throughout the year
- Reconcile and post Concur Expense Reports.
- Daily Bank Cash movements between all accounts to include monthly bank reconciliations.
- Ensure bank compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner
- Back up all other desks in accounting department.
Physical & Work Requirements:
- Office environment
- Less than 10% travel
- 40-45 hours per week
Required Background, Competencies & Expertise:
- 5 years in general ledger accounting and accounts payable experience
- Excel skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Team player
- Detail oriented
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Preferred Background, Competencies & Expertise:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience
- High adaptability
- Experience with SAP
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA Minorities/Female/Disabilities/Veterans