Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. Someone who combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate has also experience collaborating and/or managing a team of accountants and junior accountants.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Compilation and analysis of financial information for the preparation of entries to general ledger accounts
• Documentation, modification and implementation of accounting control procedures
• Ensure proper internal controls within the Company in terms of following policies and procedures in relation to revenue accounting and other duties assigned.
• Support the external Audit Team through the preparation of audit schedules and responses to inquiries
• Reconciliation of complex Balance Sheet and P&L accounts
• Perform month end Balance Sheet and P&L analysis during tight Month-end close schedule (3 workdays)
• Analyze and address fluctuation variances in assigned accounts as required
• Prepare various financial management reports as needed
• Work on special projects as needed Education and Experience Requirements:
• Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university.
• 7 years of related experience supporting divisions or business units.
• Knowledge of United States GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), financial reporting and internal controls. Experience with intercompany transactions and consolidations.
• Knowledge and experience in information technology applicable to financial and business management.
• Excellent critical thinking skills, with financial modeling experience; strong MS Office skills including Excel.
• Detail oriented with capability to complete complex assignments with minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal communication skills; ability to work with people across multiple departments.
• Must be able to interact with financial and non-financial team members.
• Must possess strong analytical, organizational and managerial skills; Detail oriented with capability to complete complex assignments with minimal supervision.
• Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems (such as Epicor, SAP, JD Edwards, Great Plains) required.
• Strong communication skills both verbally and written.