Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant reports to the Controller and is responsible for the company's overall accounting and reporting activities. Key Responsibilities Assist with the overall accounting and reporting activities Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure Assist with the preparation and review of the monthly financial statement packages (e.g., consolidated financial package and/or stand‑alone financial statement package) Assist with the preparation and review of month‑over‑month and year‑to‑date budget and prior‑year variance explanations for various reporting packages Respond to inquiries from the Controller regarding financial results Assist with the preparation of the annual audit reports & footnote disclosures (e.g., consolidated and/or stand‑alone audit reports); respond to requests from the external audit firm Assist with preparation and review of quarterly presentations for the corporate Board of Directors Assist with preparation and review of quarterly presentations for Debt Holders Assist the Controller with researching complex accounting and financial issues Interaction with Controller, CFO, senior management, and external auditors Support Controller on ad hoc projects Train current employees with new responsibilities and/or help onboard new employees Other Responsibilities Supervise the corporate accounting staff to ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year‑end close Advise corporate accounting staff on the handling of non‑routine reporting transactions Maintain comprehensive controls designed to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of the reported financial results Monitor department processes to develop and implement more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required Master's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred CPA preferred Knowledge and experience with partnerships and consolidation At least 4 years of prior experience in a corporate accounting and financial environment; public accounting experience a plus Supervisory experience in the accounting and financial reporting/general ledger area a plus Ability to multi‑task, work under pressure and meet deadlines Willingness to work a flexible schedule Strong organizational, analytical, technical, oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills Highest standards of accuracy and precision Ability to think creatively, be highly driven and self‑motivated #J-18808-Ljbffr