What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at S.P. Richards Company?
Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for applying advanced accounting principles to record and analyze financial data, prepare financial statements, and support month-end and year-end close processes. This role also involves performing account reconciliations, assisting with audits, and supporting various financial and operational projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and file personal property returns, business licenses, and sales/use tax returns.
- Upload tax files into Avalara tax software for processing and filing.
- Prepare ADP payroll files and upload them into PeopleSoft.
- Compile and analyze financial data to prepare financial statements and related reports.
- Perform general ledger account reconciliations and analyses.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
- Assist with inventory reconciliations.
- Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for the annual audit.
- Support budgeting processes and special financial projects as assigned.
- Perform GL account reconciliation and analysis.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the following qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (B.B.A.) or equivalent.
- 5-7 years of related experience in accounting; public accounting experience is a plus.
- Experience with tax filing and audits is preferred.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Effective time management and ability to prioritize tasks.
- Excellent communication skills for interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.) and accounting software.
- Familiarity with PeopleSoft and Avalara tax software is a plus.
Competencies
- Effective Communication
- Detail Orientation
- Problem-Solving
- Dependability
- Results Orientation
- Strategic Thinking
- Customer Focus
