Senior Accountant

Senior AccountantThe Senior Accountant has extensive knowledge of general ledger transactions, monthly close checklist items and daily accounting tasks and reconciliations as well as valuable communication with various levels of customers and management. This position may include supervisory responsibilities.Responsibilities:Reviews and analyzes general ledger transactions and batches by gathering financial data and using appropriate systemsProvides back up assistance for daily accounting tasks such as deposits, invoice entry, billing and collections, prepaid and deferred items, or fixed assetsInitiates wire and ACH transactions and prepares bank transactions as well as assists in escheat processAssists with escalated communication with customers or vendors on accounting issuesDesigns and implements solutions for new and valuable account reconciliations and reviews advanced account and/or bank reconciliations to maintain proper up-to-date supported account balancesProposes and implements solutions for research and resolving reconciliation discrepancies and outstanding itemsOnboards new companies in the ledger and financial reporting structure for new entity acquisitions and org chart changesReviews and reports on monthly close checklist items within required timeline and provide backup where necessary on close items and is responsible for modifications to the close checklist to support financial statementsUtilizes standard reporting tools as well as validates new reporting tools as neededCollaborates with other accounting team members and the broader accounting team on project goalsManages aspects of the annual audit by working closely with external auditors and staff to complete open item requestsMaintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, participating in professional societiesMentors accounting staff and business users on Microsoft GP, Prospero and accounting concepts, techniques, technology, and processesPerforms other activities, duties and assignments as needed or requestedQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experiencePrevious experience in financial services requiredProgressive accounting responsibility8+ years' experience working with a general ledger package and transactional and subledger systems8+ years' experience working with basic accounting transactions in at more than one concentration category such as payables, receivables, fixed assets, bank transactions or reconciliationsExperience in troubleshooting and resolving reconciliation, ledger and reporting issuesExperience in effectively managing staffInsurance industry knowledge and a working knowledge of insurance systems (policy & claim) preferredAbility to multi-task and learn quicklyAbility to self-start and research independentlyAbility to handle and resolve conflicts in a professional, tactful mannerExcellent oral and written communication skillsAttention to detail and organizational skillsStrong sense of accountability, comfortable making recommendations and taking accountability for outcomesWorking knowledge of transactional systems such as Microsoft GP and Prospero preferredKnowledge of best internal control practices and GAAP policies requiredAbility to meet deadlines in a multi-priority, fast-paced environment both independently and within a team environmentAbility to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and recommend solutionsComputer skills including knowledge of Microsoft OfficeAdvanced skills in Excel (Formulas like INDEX-MATCH and OFFSET, Pivot Tables, Power Pivot, Power Query, reading and writing MACROS)