What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Centersquare?
Senior Accountant
The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing and recording financial transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and assisting in the preparation of financial reports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Executes the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing of the general ledger, which includes the preparation and posting of journal entries.
- Conducts reconciliations and analyses of the general ledger and individual accounts.
- Performs monthly bank reconciliations and updates bank records daily.
- Manages fixed asset continuity schedules and records depreciation.
- Prepares data for weekly cash flow forecasts.
- Prepares supplementary schedules and analyzes data as needed.
- Provides support for accounts payable and receivable functions, serving as a backup to colleagues.
- Delivers periodic and ad hoc reports and analyses on operational performance, focusing on margins, variances, and providing feedback on outcomes.
- Contributes to budget preparation and development.
- Analyzes and explains financial variances from budgets, forecasts, and previous periods on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Collaborates with other departments and management to address issues and support business objectives.
- Manages insurance claims processes, including data collection, communication with the insurance agency and adjusters, and monitoring the status of claims.
- Aids in the creation of financial statements and reports.
- This role is located in our Coppell, TX office
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting and 3 to 5 years of experience
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a must
- Big Four or National Firm accounting experience is preferred
- Knowledge of GAAP and experience in consolidated financial reporting
- Conscientious and able to work independently with minimal direction
- Good GAAP and financial reporting technical skills
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Excel and Word
- Knowledge of SAP is a plus
- Ability to meet assigned deadlines
- Detail oriented and organized
Centersquare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
