Job Description
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Accountant performs a variety of professional-level accounting duties involved in preparing, maintaining, analyzing, verifying, and reconciling complex financial transactions, statements, records, and reports. This position is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of ledgers and financial systems, as well as assisting in the preparation of assigned budgets, annual audits, and year-end closings. The Senior Accountant ensures the integrity of accounting information by reviewing financial reports prepared by accountants.
This role involves working within a multi-location, multi-business structure with diverse financial responsibilities, including optimizing income, expenses, and debt management. The expectations for this position are high, as you will be contributing to the financial success of a large, multi-million dollar entity.
To be an effective teammate, you will need to :
- Have a great attitude
- Have high expectations
- Think creatively and beyond conventional methods
- Work with passion
- Display a tireless work ethic
- Be confident
- Be self-sufficient and self-motivated
- Take pride in your work
- Be a good listener
- Offer solutions with every problem
- Go above and beyond for everyone you support
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES :
Financial managementUnderstanding of GAAP fundamentalsTechnical capacityEthical conductCommunication proficiencyRelationship managementESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trendsDocuments financial transactions by entering account informationSubstantiates financial transactions by auditing documentsGuides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questionsMaintains financial security by following internal controls and promoting an ethical environmentPrepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursementsMaintains financial security by following internal controls and promoting an ethical environmentMaintains investor confidence and protects operations by maintaining confidentialityReconciles monthly bank statements and is responsible for cash managementUpdates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizationsReviews financial reports completed by accountants and ensures that all deadlines are met within their portfolioActs as liaison between lenders, developers, and equity partners regarding monthly development operations and funding requestsAssists with year-end reporting, including, but not limited to, annual filings, audits, and tax returnsPerforms other duties as assignedSPECIFIC EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance requiredCPA certification preferred, but not required3-5 years of accounting experiencePHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Frequently sit, stand, and walkRegularly required to talk or hearFrequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controlsOccasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlOccasionally lift and / or move up to 25 poundsVision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focusThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderateTemperature in the workplace is typically moderate
