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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:

  • Review monthly closing entries prepared by accountants and assistants

  • Assist in the establishment of closing deadlines and monitor activity to ensure a timely closing

  • Review current pronouncements for application to financial reporting

  • The Senior Accountant will respond to management, executives and other staff regarding the appropriate accounting treatment of financial activities

  • Assist in reviewing company level financials, addressing concerns and questions regarding variances and activity

  • Respond to outside agencies, insurance providers, government agencies, audit firm, tax specialists and others to provide monthly documentation and other information

  • Assist in coordinating audit related activity

  • The Senior Accountant will review reconciliations of general ledger accounts ensuring accuracy and integrity of monthly financial reporting

  • He/She will review and prepare monthly financial statements for presentation and review

  • Work with others to develop and establish clear and efficient reporting goals and to ensure appropriate presentation of financial data

  • The Senior Accountant will review work performed by accounting staff.

Minimum Requirements / Knowledge / Skill For Senior Accountant Job

  • Knowledge of GAAP and a general understanding of the operation of financial information systems (general ledger, timekeeping, payroll, accounts payable, assets, etc.)

  • He/She should possess the ability to prioritize, organize, problem-solve and manage time effectively

  • The Senior Accountant should possess personal computer skills, such as word processing and spreadsheets and the ability to operate a 10-key by touch

  • He/She must have the ability to keep sensitive and confidential information private.

Minimum Education Requirements / Certification / Licensure For Senior Accountant Job

  • 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
  • Progress towards CPA certification preferred.

     

 

 

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