What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Northbay Recruiter?
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of GAAP and have experience working within a fast-paced & structured accounting environment. Strong analysis, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills will be critical for the success of this position. As part of a team, the Senior Accountant will share responsibility in executing the daily, weekly and monthly accounting tasks for the company. This position is primed for growth and opportunity for advancement for a well-qualified and highly motivated individual.
Responsibilities:
- Support the timely completion of month-end and year-end close processes.
- Review and reconcile accounts and perform detailed analysis, researching any variances and identifying trends.
- Review and approve journal entries and adjustments.
- Collaborate with internal teams & managers to navigate accounting issues to ensure accuracy of financial data.
- Assist with annual audits and annual/semi-annual tax filings.
- Perform additional projects and ad-hoc reporting/analysis as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
- 6 years of experience in accounting with overall increasing responsibility, with 1-2 years public accounting experience preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work collaboratively with teammates to resolve accounting issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate with department heads and upper-level management.
- Demonstrated technical skills: understanding of accounting software, preferably ERP systems, in addition to intermediate-level proficiency in MS Excel.
Salary : $95,000 - $115,000