What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Gateway Search Associates?
Job Description
The Senior Accountant is a strategic role responsible for overseeing accounting functions and processes. This position requires explicit understanding of general ledger reconciliations and journal entry processing. The role is responsible for providing AP and AR leadership to the AP specialist, posting transactions and managing cash flow. The position will reconcile monthly payroll, fixed assets, inventory and provide month end support. The Senior accountant will be supported directly by an AP / AR specialist and work alongside the Direct of Accounting.
Responsibilities :
General Ledger Oversight : Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are properly recorded. Reviewing and posting A / R and A / P transactions daily.
Reconcile financial schedules monthly, including fixed assets / depreciation, inventory and budgeted expenses.
Support the Director of Accounting with month end closing procedures.
File monthly sales / use taxes, as required for each location.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting plus 5 years' experience, MBA preferred
- Experience / background in manufacturing environments and DoD / Government Contracts helpful, but not required
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
- Deltek Costpoint experience helpful, but not required
- High level of attention to detail
- Great communication and interpersonal skills
- Good time management and organization skills
Benefits
Join this amazing company for a rewarding career with comprehensive benefits from day one!
Full Benefits Package includes :
Work Hours : 40-hour week with flexible time off options.
Paid Holidays : Includes Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, plus four extra holidays between Christmas and New Year's (based on start date).
PTO : 15 days annually, increasing with tenure (up to 25 days after 10 years). Carry over up to 5 days yearly.
Leave Without Pay : Up to two weeks annually with supervisor approval.
Medical Insurance : Company-paid Personal Choice plan with prescription coverage, effective on day one.
Dental Insurance : Full coverage through Delta Dental for employee and dependents, at no cost after 60 days.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) : Pre-tax savings for medical, dental, and dependent care expenses, effective immediately.
Life Insurance : $50,000 coverage, plus optional voluntary life and AD&D policies. Coverage begins after 60 days.
Disability Insurance : Short and long-term coverage up to 60% of salary, with a maximum monthly benefit of $7,500 for long-term.
401(k) Plan : 8.7% employer contribution with immediate vesting, available after one year of service.
Salary : $7,500
