Senior Accountant; Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Provide Functional Leadership to the AP Team:
  Serve as the primary day-to-day resource for the accounts payable team by providing guidance, coaching, and support while promoting best practices, accuracy, and timely completion of work.
• Coordinate Daily AP Operations:
  Coordinate daily workflow, review work for accuracy, resolve routine issues, and elevate complex matters to the Senior Manager, Accounting when appropriate.
• Training and Development:
  Train new team members, provide ongoing coaching and knowledge sharing, and foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Support Departmental Goals:
  Monitor workflow, communicating priorities, tracking progress, and assisting team members in meeting performance expectations and deadlines.

• Process Improvements:
  Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, support SOX compliance reduce operational risk.

Accounts Payable Management:
Accounts Payable Processing:
Ensure the integrity of financial data by validating vendor information, verifying the authenticity of transactions, and maintaining compliance with GAAP, SOX requirements, and established internal controls.

• General Ledger Reconciliation:
  Reconcile and analyze assigned general ledger accounts for month-end close to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Financial Accuracy:
  Ensure the integrity of financial data by validating vendor information and verifying the authenticity of transactions during AP processing.
• Bank Reconciliation & Reporting:
  Perform bank reconciliations daily and run reports such as EFT remittances, 4020 reports, and voucher summary analyses.
• Month-End, Quarter-End, and Year-End Support:
  Manage AP close deadlines, assist with month-end close procedures, and prepare reversing journal entries for taxes.
• 1099 Reporting:
  Prepare and process 1099 reports annually to comply with federal and state regulations.
• Fraud Prevention:
  Monitor bank activity daily to detect and prevent fraudulent transactions while supporting SOX controls, segregation of duties, and internal control compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Support remote team members and collaborate effectively to ensure accurate financial reporting and processing.

• Education & Experience:
  
  A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred. 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounts payable or general accounting,including experience coordinating workflows, mentoring team members, or serving in alead role.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, etc.) is required. Experience with Deltek Costpoint 7 or similar accounting software is highly advantageous.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated ability to provide functional leadership, coordinate team activities, mentor colleagues, and drive continuous process improvement within an accounts payable environment.
• Independent & Remote Teamwork:
  Ability to work independently while effectively supporting remote team members. Strong collaboration skills to meet common goals on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with vendors, customers, and internal teams.
• Attention to Detail: A high standard of accuracy and precision is critical to ensure the correctness of financial records.
• Problem Solving & Initiative:
  Ability to identify and resolve issues independently, ensuring the accuracy of assigned tasks and the smooth operation of financial processes.
• Deadline-Oriented:
  Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Accounting Standards & Compliance:
  Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, internal controls, and audit support processes.

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