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Form of workThe 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.
