Senior Accountant

Description

The Senior Accountant will assist with a wide variety of accounting, operational and administrative functions for the overall organization. Our goal is to provide the successful candidate with an opportunity to understand all financial processes and to develop them into a team leader as the organization grows and changes. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you will be responsible for managing and implementing the general accounting and financial processes of the organization. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process organizational accounts receivable transactions; including invoicing and payment applications.
• Reconcile accounts receivable invoices to ensure that all customer invoices and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Perform collection duties related to customer past due invoices.
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts payable data for multiple divisions/classifications.
• Process outgoing payments in compliance with established financial policies and procedures.
• Reconcile accounts payable invoices to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Maintain financial documents using an organized filing system as instructed electronically or non-electronically.
• Assist with month-end closing processes.
• Establish and maintain confidential employer and business files.
• Generate reports detailing accounts payable and receivable statuses.
• Producing and preparing daily, weekly, and monthly financial statements/reports for the accounting department.
• Verify transactions comply with financial policies and procedures established by the Company.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with vendors and customers.
• Provide supporting documentation for internal and external audits as requested.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 10 years prior work experience in bookkeeping, maintaining employee files, contracting, payroll, insurance, and accounts payable/receivable is required.
• Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping, accounting principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office and accounting software.
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Skilled in using mathematics to solve problems.
• Sound interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service, negotiation, time management, and organizational skills.
• The ability to apply discretion and trust with confidential material.
• The ability to effectively apply analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial data.
• The ability to provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, confidentially in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• The ability to enter, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic form.
• The ability to interact professionally.