Senior Accountant

Job Description:We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions.The Senior Accountant's responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining the general ledger, and preparing month-end close procedures.A successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.The ideal candidate has experience collaborating with and/or managing a team of accountants and junior accountants.Senior Accountant duties include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all of our accounting tasks.Responsibilities:Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivableProduce error-free accounting reports and present their resultsAnalyze financial information and summarize financial statusSpot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spendingProvide technical support and advice on Management AccountingReview and recommend modifications to accounting systems and proceduresManage accounting assistants and bookkeepersParticipate in financial standards setting and in the forecasting processProvide input into the department’s goal-setting processPrepare financial statements and produce budgets according to scheduleAssist with tax audits and tax returnsDirect internal and external audits to ensure complianceSupport month-end and year-end close processesDevelop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controlsEnsure compliance with GAAP principlesLiaise with our Financial Manager and Accounting Manager to improve financial procedures

Qualifications:

Thorough knowledge of basic accounting proceduresIn-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Familiarity with financial accounting statementsExperience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close processHands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooksAdvanced MS Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tablesBS degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant fieldRelevant certification (e.g., CMA or CPA) is preferred

Education:

Bachelors Degree

Certification:

Certified Management Accountant , Certified Public Accountant