Senior Accountant

A Senior Accountant is responsible for analyzing complex financial records and reports. Senior accountants regulate and authenticate financial transactions and maintain a ledger to ensure effectiveness and accuracy of all accounting tasks Their duties include assuming a leadership role to guide accounting personnel in daily tasks, reviewing financial data to make forecasting decisions and communicating with company Executives about financial strategies.

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
  
• Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
  
• Maintains the general ledger.
  
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
  
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
  
• Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collections.
  
• Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
  
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
  
• Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
  
• Create a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual for accounting policy and regulations and roll out reconciliation procedures.
  
• Monitor and maintain a new audit system by implementing new policies and procedures in the finance department.
  
• Guide junior accountants and other staff by answering questions and coordinating informational classes.
  
• As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software.
  
• Perform other duties assigned by management.
  

• Bachelor�s degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.
  
• Three to five years of accounting experience required.
  
• Extensive knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
  
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
  
• Demonstrated ability to support all other departments within the company and coordinate training and information sessions
  
• Must be an outstanding communicator, and have established skills in accuracy, organization, and working in a high-volume environment
  
• Highly proficient with accounting software.
  
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
  

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.