Senior Accountant

SUMMARY: Provides management with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts; preparing financial statements. Assist Controller with monthly close duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Prepare journal entries

• Complete general ledger operations

• Monthly closings

• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts

• Prepare analysis of accounts as requested

• Assist with year-end closings

• Maintains and balances an automated consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying data.

• Monitor accounts payable

• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts

• Monitor and resolve bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences

• Account/bank reconciliations

• Review expense reports

• Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process

• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures

• Review/research issues properly and timely

• Crosstrain with others to serve as backup if needed

• Maintains database by entering, verifying, and backing up data.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

POSITION TYPE/REQUIRED HOURS OF WORK:

• This is a full-time exempt position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 40 hours per week. No travel is required for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (BA) from four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Intermediate MS Excel skills required. Able to create pivot tables and use vlookup, sumif and sumifs statements.

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportion, percentages, area, circumference and volume.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Preferred

• Proficient in accounting software, NetSuite, order processing systems, spreadsheet and word processing software.

COMPETENCIES:

• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

• Job Knowledge - Possesses and demonstrates a thorough understanding and working knowledge of all phases of the job, including the various techniques and skills necessary for efficient completion of all tasks; Remains up to date on changes/trends in technical knowledge related to job.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports directly to Controller