Summary:

The senior accountant roll will directly report to the assistant controller and controller. This position is expected to have a strong sense of ownership, and ability to identify process improvement opportunities. The Senior Accountant serves as occasional backup for other positions on the accounting team and helps facilitate the completion of financial objectives.

The senior accountant’s responsibilities also include reconciling account balances, maintaining general ledger and assisting with preparing month-end close procedures. The ideal candidate has also experience collaborating and/or managing a team of accountants.

Responsibilities

•    Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile general ledger activities

•    Assist with reviewing check runs and attached source documents

•    Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending

•    Support staff accountants

•    Provide input into department’s goal setting process

•    Effectively handle and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.

•    Assist with internal and external audits to ensure compliance

•    Support month-end and year-end close process

•    Assists in preparation of monthly management report and accompanying schedules, worksheets, and narratives, including “Budget vs. Actual” variance reports. Assist in providing follow-up and documentation of significant variances.

Qualifications

•    Minimum of 5 years in a senior accountant role or similar accounting position    

•    Strong analytical and accounting skills.

•    Mix of public and private accounting experience preferred

•    Advanced Excel Skills

•    Excellent writing and communication skills

•    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail is a must

•    Ability to work collaboratively and independently

•    BS in accounting, finance, or relevant field