What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Insero Talent Solutions?
Insero Talent Solutions has partnered with a large privately held retail chain based in Schenectady, NY to recruit a Senior Accountant.
Position Summary :
The Senior Accountant can be located in Buffalo, NY or Schenectady, NY and is responsible for managing various accounting functions, including performing complex account reconciliations and analysis, controls related to internal and external financial reporting and ensuring transactions are accordance with GAAP.
The Senior Accountant will develop and implement effective procedures, managing and assigning work to accountants, accounting clerks, and other associates engaged in general accounting activities.
Key Responsibilities :
- Prepare complex financial analysis on various areas assigned and participate in period close process as needed.
- Supervise and develop management and clerical personnel as assigned. Manage work assignments and establish priorities for staff and set annual goals and objectives for staff to meet business needs.
- Develop working knowledge of systems within areas of responsibility.
- Responsible for balancing and maintaining the data integrity of assigned systems, including general ledger, accounts payables and receivables, fixed assets, inventory, bank reconciliations, expense pay, and ProcureIt.
- Work on special projects as requested and coordinate activities of assigned staff throughout the various stages of given projects.
- Prepare reconciliations to support external financial reporting and footnotes for assigned areas.
- Act as a resource to external auditors providing requested information for quarterly reviews and financial audits. Ensure all information is accurate and provided in a timely manner.
- Responsible for the process of interviewing and selecting qualified candidates to fulfill staffing needs
Qualifications and Requirements :
