SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant assists the Controller with creating timely and accurate financial/accounting statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), administers billing and special financial projects. The Senior Accountant will perform day-to-day activities while supporting tasks directed by the Controller, VP of Finance, and Senior Leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Processes month-end balancing and journal entries.
• Assists the Controller and VP of Finance with month-end close and financial reports.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts.
• Supports meetings and reports on 401K testing/compliance.
• Processes expense reports for employees.
• Performs audits as directed by the President and COO.
• Supports monthly contract financial analysis.
• Manages the weekly check run.
• Manages fixed assets, including recording acquisition, dispositions, asset tagging, and periodic audits.
• Assists with the annual financial audit.
• Communicates with co-workers, management, vendors, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conforms with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Completes miscellaneous special projects for the accounting and finance departments as needed.
• Must keep any and all information confidential.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Able to train and manage staff.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly with Excel.
• Able to work with little to no supervision.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 5-7 years' of experience in accounting
• Must have served in an audit capacity, assisted with accounting system reviews, and have experience with managing accounts receivable/accounts payable personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of contacts.
• CPA or CPA eligible is a plus.
• General Ledger experience

Preferred

• Worked in Paylocity / NetSuite
• Advanced Excel skills- macro, pivot tables, V look-up
• Expense and payables experience