What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Accountant position at Hire Element - Accounting & Financial Search?
Senior Financial Accountant
Primary Responsibilities:
- Prepare daily financial statement and reconciliation
- Prepare various journal entries including adjustments, interim month accruals, amortization, and depreciation expenses
- Calculate variable attorney payments based on various compensation agreements
- Initiate online wires, ACH payments, and bank funding transfers in multiple currencies
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts; research and resolve discrepancies in following month
- Manage and reconcile fixed assets, including new asset setup, capital project life cycle, and assist with property tax returns
- Distribute key spending manager’s monthly and year to date expense reports for budget variances
- Assist in reporting for year-end close and audit/tax work papers
- Backup to other accounting department team members and Accounting Manager
- Ad hoc reporting and analysis projects as assigned
- Other projects and duties as assigned
Skills:
- Ability to lead and train supporting staff
- Highly motivated with strong analytical, computer and oral/written communication skills
- Detail-oriented; organized; and the ability to maintain confidential information
- Ability to take initiative, working independently as well as a part of a team
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet deadlines and requirements
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel formulas, pivot tables and look-ups
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- CPA or CPA candidate
- 3 years of accounting and or finance experience
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000
