Senior Accountant

Job TitleUnder general direction, responsible for the more complex accounting activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and for developing financial statements and reports. Provides training and guidance to less experienced accounting staff.Essential Duties/ResponsibilitiesResponsible for providing full scope accounting support to regional offices and/or corporate management.Participates and coordinates monthly/quarterly/annual closing cycles and financial statement preparation including preparing financial reports for lenders, investors and management.Prepares and performs analysis of advisory comments for discrepancies at various levels of consolidation on financial reports.Verifies proper general ledger accounting through account analysis and reconciliation.Presents analytical and trend analysis to management, identifying errors, balance sheet reconciliations and audit documentation, fixed asset management and oversight.Assists in annual audits through collection of information on general ledger accounts.Provides functional advice and training to less-experienced accounting staff.Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and four (4) years accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA preferred.CompetenciesKnowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Knowledge of cost accountingExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneouslySkill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationshipsAbility to compose effective and efficient accounting reportsProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteProficiency in the use of accounting software packageWork Environment / Physical ActivityWork is in an office setting and generally sedentary with physical effort associated with using a computer, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.May be required to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email: View email address on click.appcast.io. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.