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Job Summary:
The
Senior Accountant will be responsible
for summarizing the financial position
of the Company by recording and
analyzing transactions affecting
accounts in the general ledger and
preparing relevant reports for
management. Job
Description:
The
Senior Accountant will
perform all or some of the following Job
description:
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Review monthly closing entries
prepared by accountants and
assistants
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Assist in the establishment of
closing deadlines and monitor
activity to ensure a timely closing
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Review current pronouncements for
application to financial reporting
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The
Senior Accountant will respond to
management, executives and other
staff regarding the appropriate
accounting treatment of financial
activities
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Assist in reviewing company level
financials, addressing concerns and
questions regarding variances and
activity
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Respond to outside agencies,
insurance providers, government
agencies, audit firm, tax
specialists and others to provide
monthly documentation and other
information
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Assist in coordinating audit related
activity
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The
Senior Accountant will review
reconciliations of general ledger
accounts ensuring accuracy and
integrity of monthly financial
reporting
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He/She will review and prepare
monthly financial statements for
presentation and review
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Work
with others to develop and establish
clear and efficient reporting goals
and to ensure appropriate
presentation of financial data
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The
Senior Accountant will review work
performed by accounting staff.
Minimum Requirements / Knowledge / Skill
For Senior Accountant Job
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Knowledge of GAAP and a general
understanding of the operation of
financial information systems
(general ledger, timekeeping,
payroll, accounts payable, assets,
etc.)
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He/She should possess the ability to
prioritize, organize, problem-solve
and manage time effectively
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The
Senior Accountant should possess
personal computer skills, such as
word processing and spreadsheets and
the ability to operate a 10-key by
touch
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He/She must have the ability to keep
sensitive and confidential
information private.
Minimum Education Requirements /
Certification / Licensure For Senior
Accountant Job
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Bachelor's degree with a focus on
accounting and general business and
a minimum of five (5) years related
experience required, with some
experience in a supervisory role
required
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Progress towards CPA certification
preferred.
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