Accountant Senior

Senior Accountant

Under general direction, the Senior Accountant is primarily concerned with the accounting functions for the organization and its subsidiaries.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries and maintain general books of account, such as general ledgers and journals, according to established accounting procedures
• Prepare, analyze, and/or reconcile complex special and regular financial statements and information according to standardized methods and procedures
• Conduct complex accounting system, procedural, and internal audit reviews to determine if proper accounting methods and/or operational procedures are being followed and to verify the accuracy of financial information
• Develop and prepare reports and financial information/documentation, including reports of analysis, audit or other findings and recommendations, for various levels of management
• Supervise and review the work of a group of employees engaged in accounting or auditing related activities and assist in training of entry-level accountants and clerical personnel
• Assist higher level professional accountants in accounting system maintenance and the analysis of various financial records and accounts
• Develop and monitor accounting systems and audit programs or procedures
• Perform appropriate audit procedures in all general ledger areas and review internal control procedures for compliance with established procedures and regulations
• Analyze and evaluate review results by offering alternative solutions or recommendations for resolving differences or problem areas
• Assist in expanding, developing and applying accounting procedures to solve accounting problems involving electronic data processing
• Assist in developing budgets and in preparing recommendations for future budgeting purposes
• Ensures accurate and timely preparation of the monthly financial package
• Ensures that an up to date procedure manual is developed and maintained within General Accounting so that the staff can be properly guided
• Prepares for year-end audits
• Evaluates existing procedures for recording financial transactions to determine methods of reducing time and cost of the Accounting operation
• Ensures that the monthly accounting cycle is completed accurately within established deadlines
• Assists in new system, procedure and process implementation
• Maintains record retention and filing system
• Plans and coordinates the activities of the general accounting staff
• Provides direction and guidance to staff
• Is responsible for department's operational excellence; assures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards
• Is responsible for the fiscal management of department; assures proper utilization of organization's financial resources