What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Creative Financial Staffing (CFS)?
Job Summary
CFS is working with a local organization in the Putnam County area to find their next Senior Accountant who will report directly to the Controller.
This individual will play a key role in preparing monthly financial statements, analyzing reports, and reviewing account reconciliations. Additionally, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparing work papers and gathering relevant documentation for third-party audits. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices, possess excellent communication and presentation abilities, and exhibit strong business acumen.
Why Join This Organization
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CFS is working with a local organization in the Putnam County area to find their next Senior Accountant who will report directly to the Controller.
This individual will play a key role in preparing monthly financial statements, analyzing reports, and reviewing account reconciliations. Additionally, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparing work papers and gathering relevant documentation for third-party audits. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices, possess excellent communication and presentation abilities, and exhibit strong business acumen.
Why Join This Organization
- Close knit environment.
- Family-Owned Organization.
- Team/ Company bonding events.
- Generous benefits.
- Growth potential throughout department.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Results matter. Review and approve journal entries for accurate posting to the general ledger.
- Prepare journal adjustments for the month-end close process.
- Compile and analyze data from the general ledger to prepare both internal and external consolidated financial statements.
- Review monthly account reconciliations for various Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts.
- Focused. Analyze plant expenses and conduct qualitative reviews of variances, including comparisons to budget and prior year results.
- Mastery. Provide insights and answers to accounting and financial inquiries by researching and interpreting relevant data.
- Respect and engage. Support external auditors by preparing work papers and gathering necessary account information and documentation for the annual audit.
- Dedication. Independently conduct analyses or prepare reports to fulfill specific project requirements.
- Oversee general accounting functions, including capital expenditures, payroll reconciliations, and job cost entries.
- Ownership and caring. Maintain and manage the schedule for tax filings and ensure timely payments.
- Obligated. Assist in identifying and implementing ERP system enhancements.
- Transparency and learning. Stay current on and maintain knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance within a manufacturing or construction environment.
- Public accounting experience is preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing financial data and numeric analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel is required; skills in Word, PowerPoint, and familiarity with Tableau and/or Vista are a plus.
- Strong knowledge of SFAS/GAAP rules and reporting standards.
- Exceptional analytical abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in professional English.
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring accuracy, thoroughness, and timely completion.
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Salary : $90,000 - $100,000
