Senior Accountant

General Summary Perform complex professional accounting work in the recording and reporting of financial transactions. Prepares financial statements, performs analyses, implements controls, documents processes and works with internal and external audit groups. Perform complex professional accounting work in the recording and reporting of financial transactions. Prepares financial statements, performs analyses, implements controls, documents processes and works with internal and external audit groups. Essential Functions Ensures the timely and accurate posting, balancing, and reconciliation of the general ledger for each balance sheet account. Prepares work papers, financial statements, and various reports for internal accounting and auditing. Researches and analyzes fluctuations between current financial results compared to prior year, prior month, and budgeted amounts. Works with independent auditors and internal auditors to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements. Assist business partners with budget activity, proper expenditure coding, document preparation, and other accounting-related activities. Reviews the work completed by the staff accountants and accounts payable specialist to ensure accurate financial transactions. Assists in the training of technical and clerical personnel. Job Specification Typically Has The Following Skills Or Abilities Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent experience 4+ years of accounting related experience, including working in a lead and/or training capacity 4+ years of experience using accounting and auditing principles and practices, including GAAP Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient in spreadsheet applications Clean credit history as reported by credit report Working knowledge of internal control and audit documentation requirements, including support for internal and external audit requests, walkthroughs, and compliance reviews. Experience assisting with the preparation, maintenance, and revision of accounting process narratives, standard operating procedures, and policy memorandums in response to process or system changes. Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment the in performance of his/her job duties 5 days of onsite working environment, with occasional overtime required during the month-end close to meet the 7-day close deadline Working Conditions The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust etc. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal civil rights laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr