Senior Accountant

Responsibilities The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing general ledger activity, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, and maintaining compliance with GAAP and company policies. Prepares and reviews monthly journal entries and account reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts. Participates in the timely and accurate completion of month end close, playing a key role in the process. Monitors and analyzes accounting data, investigates variances and produces financial reports or statements. Maintains general ledger integrity and chart of accounts. Assists in the preparation of the month end reporting pack sent to senior management. Ensures compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies. Properly records and documents financial transactions. Analyzes detailed transactions and determines their accuracy and reasonableness given accounting principles and company goals. Completes the monthly submission in Hyperion. Manages fixed assets and maintains the fixed assets reporting system. Prepares and completes annual filings for property tax, business tax, etc. Gathers and coordinates supporting documents for the year end external audit. Monitors and updates sales tax codes in MAS and R2. Gathers and documents rate information to support updates to MAS and R2. Other projects as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. CPA or CPA Candidate preferred or in-depth job specific skills acquired through a combination of formal instruction and on the job training. Proven work experience in general accounting; minimum 5 years of accounting experience. Strong understanding of GAAP. Advanced Excel and MS Office skills. Strong computer and business solutions software skills. Experience with ERP/Accounting systems. Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Must be proactive and have a “get things done” attitude. Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to identify discrepancies and explain variances. Must be detail oriented along with thorough documentation skills. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. High level of integrity and accountability. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Performance Measurements Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the accounts assigned. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the accounts and how they are impacted by daily activity. Obtains and maintains a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure. Understands and enforces proper accounting methods, policies, and procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr Creative Technology