Senior Accountant

Why it's worth it:

As a key member of the team, the Senior Accountant will perform various accounting and finance responsibilities.  This person will be hands on with all accounting transactions and processes at ReliaQuest to ensure accurate reporting under US GAAP and adherence to all accounting policies and controls. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

The everyday hustle:

• Process vendor invoices and input to ERP
• Oversee the procurement process
• Perform monthly close tasks and assist with management of the monthly close schedule
• Prepare complex journal entries and include sufficient documentation/support
• Maintain various monthly balance sheet reconciliation schedules and perform periodic account audits
• Prepare financial information for management
• Prepare international compliance and reporting
• Provide research and analysis to resolve accounting discrepancies
• Compile documentation for the external auditors
• Identify and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and provide solutions for enhancement
• Implement changes to standard procedures when required by specific situations and circumstances
• Provide a high level of customer service and perform other duties as assigned

Do you have what it takes?

• 2-5 years’ experience in a public accounting firm or in a corporate accounting & finance department.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• High attention to detail and well organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in all MS Office suite core applications and in particular strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, look-ups, etc.).
• Ability to work in a fast paced and team-oriented environment
• Willing to independently take on projects and tasks and take full ownership
• Results-driven with a sense of urgency and ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities
• Basic grasp of accounting principles and how to apply them