Senior Accountant

Department : Accounting

Job Title : Senior Accountant

Reporting to : Assistant Controller

FLSA Status : Exempt

Job Summary :

Support the Accounting Manager in carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance / Accounting department.

Maintains and controls the General ledger accounts and business transactions of the organization, applying the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that includes analytical work and thorough review of financial records

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist the Accounting Manager with the day-to-day, period and year end operations of the Accounting department and interim and annual audits.
• Prepares and reviews general ledger entries, internal and external reporting, general ledger analysis, researches and resolves GAAP issues.
• Own and control the full Third-Party Delivery (3PD) reconciliation process to ensure proper recognition of income (Sales), discounts, and expense.
• Provide Accounting support with advertising fund, including but not limited to preparing advertising fund reports.
• Provide Accounting support with gift cards and accounts receivable, as needed.
• Complete and / or review account reconciliations to ensure that Balance Sheet and Income Statement presentation conforms to GAAP.
• Assist Accounting Manager with documenting and explaining fiscal period account variances vs budget.
• Cross train with peer team members on accounting / treasury tasks.
• Perform such other accounting, financial or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time – quite often at short notice – by the Assistant Controller.

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.

Education and Experience Requirements :

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Skill Requirements : (X = Required for job)

Typing / computer keyboard

Verbal communication

Utilize computer software (specified above)

Written communication

Retrieve and compile information

Public speaking / group presentations

Maintain records / logs

Research, analyze and interpret information

Verify data and information

Investigate, evaluate, recommend action

Organize and prioritize information / tasks

Leadership and supervisory, managing people

Operate office equipment

Basic mathematical concepts (e.g. add, subtract)

Advanced and / or abstract mathematical concepts (fractions, decimals, ratios, percentages, graphs, interpolation, inference, frequency, formulas, etc.)

Other :

Physical Requirements : (X = Required for job)

Sitting for extended periods

Lifting / carrying up to 20 pounds various items

Extended periods viewing computer screen

Repetitive Motions

Walking

Pushing / Pulling

Reading

Bending / Stooping

Speaking

Reaching / Grasping

Hearing

Writing

Other (List) : Other (List) :

Hazards : (X = Required for job)

Normal office environment

Electrical current

Employee Acknowledgement :

I have reviewed and understand the requirements stated in this Job Description.

Employee's Signature

Date

PI261560437