What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Entelligence?
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant with expertise in financial reporting and billing to join our finance team. In addition to experience with traditional accounting processes such as month-end close and financial analytics, the ideal candidate will also have extensive experience in managing billing processes, preparing accurate invoices, maintaining billing records, and ensuring timely collections. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in improving financial systems, streamlining billing procedures, and supporting month-end closing activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting:
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Analyze financial data related to billing, ensuring accurate reporting of revenue and accounts receivable.
- Support the accounting team in performing variance analysis and month-end closings.
Billing and Invoicing:
- Prepare and issue invoices to clients in a timely manner according to contract terms and agreements.
- Ensure accuracy of billing by cross-checking contracts, purchase orders, and other supporting documents.
- Track and reconcile billing discrepancies and resolve any issues promptly.
- Maintain detailed billing records, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
Accounts Receivable:
- Monitor and manage accounts receivable, ensuring timely payments and reducing overdue balances.
- Work with clients to resolve billing disputes or payment issues.
- Track outstanding invoices and prepare aging reports for management review.
Audit and Compliance:
- Assist with internal and external audits.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to improve billing processes, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency.
- Collaborate with other departments to improve the overall accuracy of billing and financial reporting.
Ad-Hoc Projects:
- Provide support for special projects, including financial analysis and reporting as needed.
- Assist in the implementation of new billing systems or software.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, public accounting experience a plus.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and billing processes.
- Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
