Senior Accountant

About the role

The Senior Accountant will be primarily responsible for managing general ledger accounts including fixed assets, preparing financial statements, conducting financial analysis, real estate & personal property taxes, reconciling accounts, assisting with sales & use tax filings, lease accounting, and assisting with budgeting and forecasting for a high-growth subsidiary of the Company. The Senior Accountant will also be primarily responsible for the month-end and year-end close processes and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations of this subsidiary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end close journal entries
• Complete balance sheet and profit and loss account reconciliations and analysis during month-end close as assigned
• Perform close administration - maintain journal entry checklist, account reconciliation checklist, & secondary review checklist
• Account reviews and analyses throughout the month and posting of transactions
• General ledger integrity reports and validations
• Prepare state and local tax filings, personal property tax filings, licenses, and registrations for business operations
• Perform cash management functions, including but not limited to daily bank deposits, weekly payment processing, & research on transactions
• Record property transactions including but not limited to rent and related expenses, utilities, insurance, and other transactions on a weekly and monthly basis as necessary
• Perform lease administration and review in accordance with ASC 842
• Manage property and equipment, goodwill, and intangibles
• Oversee expense report and purchasing card processes
• Work closely with accounting generalists, other staff & senior accountants, and accounts payable team members
• Crosstrain with other accountants to ensure flow of tasks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA certification or CPA eligible is a plus
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Experience in financial analysis
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills