Senior Accountant

Job Summary:

The Senior Accountant will direct and oversee the financial activities of the corporation, direct the preparation of current financial reports and summaries, and create forecasts predicting future growth.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees Accounting department, budget preparation, and audit functions.
• Works with other department heads to monitor each department and make recommendations.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets,shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
• Compares sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actualexpenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
• Reviews planning process and suggests improvements to current methods.
• Analyzes operations to identify areas in need of reorganization, downsizing, or elimination.
• Works with the CEO and President as well as Directors of all departments to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process.
• Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future growth in sales andmarket share.
• Identifies opportunities for expansion into new product areas.
• Oversee investment of funds and work with investment bankers to raise capital as needed.
• Produce managerial reports as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, or Finance required.
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
• Eight to ten years of experience in financial management required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access various departments of a given location.