Senior Accountant

Overview

A Senior Accountant is responsible for managing complex accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and supporting strategic financial planning. This role often includes supervising junior accountants and collaborating with cross functional teams to improve financial processes.

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and company policies
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights to management
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Review journal entries prepared by staff accountants
• Prepare accruals, adjustments, and account analyses
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather all required documentation
• Ensure all deadlines are met and reporting is accurate
• Prepare audit schedules and support external and internal audits
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards
• Implement internal controls and improve financial procedures
• Assist in preparation of corporate tax filings and regulatory reports
• Ensure timely submission of required documentation
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial systems, automation, and workflow
• Support implementation of new accounting systems or tools

Education Level: (Required):
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Ability to research and analyze data effectively
• Ability to gather data, to compile information, and prepare reports
• Good/strong/excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, to meet deadlines
• Strong prioritization skills
• Supervisory skills, including delegation, training, and evaluating performance
• Decision making skills
• Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to federal and state tax codes
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
• Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications