Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant role is a corporate accounting and reporting role reporting to the Corporate Controller and plays a critical role in the Company's accounting team. The senior accountant is responsible for ensuring accounting records are maintained in accordance with GAAP and internal accounting policies. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to financial reporting, technical accounting, and general ledger accounting.This position provides assurance of accuracy and compliance with US GAAP. Familiarity with QuickBooks preferred, but not required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end close process, including preparation of journal entries
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure timely reconciliation while maintaining supporting subledger documentation
• Monitor, investigate, and resolve reconciling items, transaction errors, and other discrepancies
• Prepare monthly/quarterly variance analyses and explanations for material fluctuations
• Prepare support and documentation for external auditors
• Assist in preparation of month-end reports and analysis for management and external distribution
• Assist with the integration of acquired organizations, including ERP migrations
• Provide planning and forecasting support as well as preparation of the consolidated financial plan.
• Assist with ASC 606 revenue contract review and oversight of revenue recognition.
• Assist in the research and documentation of technical accounting matters including purchase price accounting, goodwill, intangible assets and revenue recognition.

Communication

• Communicate customer needs to the appropriate personnel to handle service request
• Utilize active listening and customer-care skills in identifying potential concerns
• Answer internal and external communications timely and professionally

Teamwork

• Demonstrate and promote a spirit of cooperation and teamwork throughout the company
• Provide backup support for other teams and team members as needed
• Continually look for ways to improve our processes and ability to serve our customers effectively

• Improve personal performance on a continual basis

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The skills listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Core Competencies

• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills
• Thorough knowledge of applicable general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to interact with employees and customers in a professional manner

Education and/or Experience

• 2+ years accounting experience is required, prior public accounting experience preferred
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
• CPA license preferred

Language Skills

• Ability to communicate professionally, in English, both written and orally
• Ability to write business correspondence and process procedures
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public

Physical Demands

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus

Commitment Limitations

• May not enter into any contractual arrangements with a client

Business Behavior / Anti-Trust

• Do not discuss proprietary information (Company's or client's) or business in general outside of work requirement
• Do not discuss company prices or terms of sale unless with client in act of performing job
• May not divulge any confidential personnel/corporate policy including discussion of performance reviews or salary
• Will not engage in unprofessional conduct