Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for Southland’s financial recordkeeping, including recording financial transactions, managing accounts and account reconciliation, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This position also provides a high level of customer service to both internal departments and external customers.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of assigned financial transactions which may include accounts payable, accounts receivable or payroll
• Research and resolve difficult accounting discrepancies and irregularities in a timely manner
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports
• Follow appropriate policies and procedures to assure that Southland maintains compliance with all state and federal laws as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely manner. Provide individual instruction as needed to ensure users understand processes related to their financial transactions
• Assist in improvement and/or development of internal processes and procedures

The Senior Accountant is responsible for Southland’s financial recordkeeping, including recording financial transactions, managing accounts and account reconciliation, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This position also provides a high level of customer service to both internal departments and external customers.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of assigned financial transactions which may include accounts payable, accounts receivable or payroll
• Research and resolve difficult accounting discrepancies and irregularities in a timely manner
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports
• Follow appropriate policies and procedures to assure that Southland maintains compliance with all state and federal laws as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely manner. Provide individual instruction as needed to ensure users understand processes related to their financial transactions
• Assist in improvement and/or development of internal processes and procedures

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience preferred
• Intermediate accounting knowledge
• Strong organization skills with high level of attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to transfer knowledge to junior level staff
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to analyze and resolve difficult issues
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, etc. required
• Ability to remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid…