What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Accountant position at Ledgent?
Position Summary
This position will report to the Director of Accounting. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for all aspects of financial management, including but not limited to general ledger management, financial reporting, investment accounting, grant accounting, assisting in cash flow budgeting preparation, financial audits, and annual tax return preparation, as well as maintenance and development of internal control policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Functions
- Prepare timely quarterly and annual financial statements that include statement of financial position (balance sheet), statement of activities (income statement), cash flow and footnotes
- Prepare monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
- Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations
- Prepare monthly journal entries, including but not limited to those for investments, payroll, fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses, and accounts receivables
- Prepare, verify, and record accounts payable invoices with accuracy
- Prepare accounts receivable invoices for intercompany costs
- Review and reconcile grants and prepare journal entries
- Maintain files for all investment documents including a checklist for receipt of monthly, quarterly and annual statements and tax documents
- Prepare and verify periodic wire transfer forms and letters of authorization for investments
- Prepare annual 1099's, use tax/property tax reports, and not-for-profit tax return
- Prepare and process expense reimbursement reports
- Maintain secure accounting records
- Assist with ongoing enhancement of accounting processes and controls
- Assist with research on accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Work collaboratively or independently on special projects as assigned
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Qualifications
- At least 4-7 years of related accounting experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field strongly preferred
- CPA designation preferred
- Self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Flexible and able to prioritize unexpected requests
- Ability to think critically, research and seek resolutions
- Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy
- Knowledge of ERP Accounting Software, QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite
- Able to meet tight deadlines
- Possess high ethical standards and exercise discretion
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a small team-oriented environment
- Experience with accounting for alternative/private equity investments
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
