Senior Accountant

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to accounting principles.
• Analyze revenues and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly bank account reconciliations.
• Assist with analyzing client financial statements on a monthly basis and report on variances.
• Preparation of client payroll and payroll tax reports.
• Utilizing QuickBooks software to maintain client general ledgers.
• Assisting with field work on governmental, not-for-profit, and nursing home audits and Directors Exams.
• Assist staff accountants on standard procedures performed on an audit.
• Prepare individual and business tax returns following reporting requirements.
• Conduct tax research to further the accountant’s knowledge of complex reporting issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting
• Strong understanding of accounting theory
• 3+ years accounting/finance experience;
  CPA a plus, but not required
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
• Ability to work independently with minimal daily direction from supervisor to accomplish objectives
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, as well as QuickBooks
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.