Senior Accountant

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Accountant who is organized, detail oriented, flexible, motivated and has a professional demeanor and presentation. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Accountant that possesses small company/multi-entity accounting experience. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for a variety of client assignments in various industries and service areas. You’ll utilize your accounting background to provide excellent client service to help our clients reach their goals.

General Accountabilities

• Provide exceptional accounting and operational service to our clients
• Proactively identify client issues, communicate and implement timely solutions
• Build trusted advisor relationship with client executives by gaining an in-depth understanding of their business objectives and management needs
• Support a variety of accounting functions for clients including supervising transactional processing, account reconciliations and preparation of financial statements
• Supervise account reconciliations, such as bank reconciliation, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other balance sheet accounts
• Prepare financial statements and required work papers to support financial statements
• Monitors, reviews and verifies accounting records and transactions for accuracy, timeliness and adequacy of supporting documentation
• Ensures compliance with internal policies, agency rules and regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles
• Reviews, prepares, reconciles and analyzes accounting records and financial reports
• Manage department and team of accounting associates and interns
• Supervise preparation of adjusting journal entries for clients as needed

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred
• 5 years of continuous experience in accounting
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Willingness and ability to work extra hours during tax season
• Highly motivated, self-starter with the ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients at all levels of an organization while providing accounting support and training
• Willingness and ability to travel to client sites as needed

Skill Requirements

• High level of proficiency in QuickBooks, both Desktop and Online
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Quicken
• Strong knowledge of chart of accounts and adjusting journal entries
• Ability to learn and understand using various accounting platforms in multiple industries for a variety of clients
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills