Senior Accountant

About the role

This position is 100% onsite. Responsible for the month end close process, including the preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure overall accuracy of the consolidated financial statements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee completeness and accuracy of all journal entries, account reconciliations, and analyses as assigned by the Accounting Manager.
• Serve as project lead, as necessary, and ensure proper preparation and documentation of related journal entries.
• In connection with month closing, ensure accuracy of foreign currency adjustments, elimination entries, and expense allocations as appropriate.
• Develop new procedures to shorten the current close process.
• Actively contribute to the development of global accounting policies to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Actively participate in year-end audits and quarterly reviews, including preparation of audit support schedules and related requests.
• Actively adhere to written policies, procedures and internal controls to ensure SOX 404 compliance.
• Serve in a key supporting role with respect to the internal (e.g., Month Financial Package) and external (e.g., Form 10-K and Form 10-Q’s) reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, 2+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Certified Public Accountant preferred.

Competencies

• Quality: Consistently produces high quality work (accurate, neat, and thorough).
• Communication: Communicates clearly, concisely, effectively, professionally and timely.
• Teamwork: Fosters the spirit of working with each other.
• Persistence: Develops workable alternatives and solutions.
• Reliability: Responds in a timely manner. Is honest, ethical, value-driven and trustworthy.
• Leadership: Provides clear direction around a vision. Creates actionable plans and is proactive & anticipatory.
• Motivation: Is excited and creates enthusiasm about the company’s future.