Senior Staff Accountant - Flexible Work Model

We have partnered with mid-sized US based company with a great track record of employee loyalty/strong employee tenure to help them hire a Senior Accountant for their growing team.

Summary

The Senior Accountant supports ensuring the completeness and accuracy of all transactions in the general ledger in accordance with US GAAP Accounting Standards. Key responsibilities for our Senior Accountant include monthly financial closings, corporate reporting, reconciliation, financial analysis, accounts payable support, working on special projects and responding to various ad hoc management requests.

Essential Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end close activities, which include balancing sheet reconciliations, ad-hoc analyses, trial balance reviews, and financial statement preparation, while adhering to tight deadlines.


• Uphold accounting policies and procedures, as well as identify areas for improvement.


• Execute transactional-level tasks such as: vendor wires, bank recs, check batch management, employee reimbursements, company credit cards, etc.


• Identify and improve account reconciliation, system enhancements, reports, and third-party consultant-relationships for efficiency.


• Oversee all aspects of the accounting cycle of two of the company's business partners.


• Assist with various external audits and prepare assigned schedules for the annual audits.


• Lead projects, ad hoc analyses, creation of new reports, audit existing reports and other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks may be required from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related business or finance field


• Active CPA license preferred


• Four or more years of related work in finance and accounting (public accounting experience preferred)


• Strong knowledge of ERP solutions


• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills


• High level of proficiency using Microsoft Office, especially Excel (e.g., vlookup, pivot tables, etc.)


• Excellent organizational and administrative skills

Skills/Abilities We Look For

• Adaptability - Demonstrates flexibility with change.


• Organization - Effectively balances conflicting priorities to manage workflow, ensure completion of essential projects and meets critical deadlines.


• Proactive Anticipation of Needs - Utilizes analytical skills and broad understanding of the business to effectively addresses problems and acts to prevent them.


• Communication - Listens to understand the needs; speaks with confidence using clear and concise language, produces well thought-out professional correspondence.


• Service Oriented - Interacts professionally with leaders, customers, vendors and team members. Promptly responds to requests with accuracy and a courteous demeanor.


• Team Player - Works as a competent member of the team, willing to support others.


• Computer/Technical Savvy - Is proficient in using standard office equipment. Demonstrates advanced proficiency by adapting to new technology and easily acquiring new technical skills.


• Judgement - Exhibits sound judgement and the ability to make reasonable decisions in the absence of direction. Swiftly refers problems/issues to the appropriate person when necessary.


• Initiative - Works effectively while asking for direction when needed.

Benefits

We offer a variety of benefits and perks for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Flexible Spending Account


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching


• Supplemental Life Insurance


• Employee Purchase Discount Program


• Professional Growth & Development Opportunities

Compensation - This is an exempt/salary position with a salary range of 85-95K.