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Sr. Accountant

$100k - $105k

Robert Half

Job Description

Job Description

The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com

NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. 

Job Description:

As a Senior Accountant you will be an essential member of the accounting and finance teams. This position requires someone with meticulous attention to detail, the highest ethical standards, and the ability to clearly communicate complex financial information to individuals across various departments. This role requires a solid foundation in U.S. GAAP and a passion for financial operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have the ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change, work effectively within cross-functional teams, be highly resourceful and deliver under tight deadlines.

  • Provide oversight to the accounting and finance operations to ensure that processes are in place to support the day to day running of the business
  • Performs the monthly quarterly and yearly close of the financial statements using NetSuite. This includes making the relevant accounting adjustments and analysis for the close.
  • Manage the banking system in-terms of making the relevant invoice payments and control over the daily movements of the cash operations
  • Ensure relevant internal controls are in place for the accounting and finance operations
  • Identify process improvements and assist in the implementation of relevant process change, policies and procedures; to enhance the existing control environment
  • Have a strong understanding of internal control environment relevant for a financial institution.
  • Have a strong understanding of accounting standards (U.S. GAAP) and research accounting issues to ensure that the accounts are in compliance with the accounting standards.
  • Review the work and supervise the staff accountants to ensure that the accounting team is able produce accurate financial statements and relevant analysis on a timely basis.
  • Assist in the audit process including, coordinating with the external auditors in-terms of queries arising during the audit process, preparing the relevant analysis for audit support and being the contact person during the audit fieldwork.

 

What We Look For

  • Bachelor (B.A. /B.S.) or master’s in accounting, finance or other related discipline.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in accounting and finance operations
  • Experienced in financial records maintenance and reporting
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism
  • Audit or professional tax services experience will be a plus.
  • CPA licenses or experiences working with the major accounting firms will be a plus.

To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

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Vacancy posted 12 days ago
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