Senior Accountant

This Jobot Job is hosted by Evan Flynn.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our Accounting + Finance team. This is a permanent position that offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions. This role is instrumental in shaping the financial future of our company and offers significant opportunities for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and recording asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Maintaining and balancing subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies.
• Maintaining general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts, preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
• Summarizing financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements.
• Completing external audit by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts, providing information for auditors.
• Avoiding legal challenges by complying with legal requirements.
• Securing financial information by completing database backups.
• Protecting organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, participating in professional organizations.
• Accomplishing accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Assisting with budget preparation and financial planning processes.
• Performing ad-hoc analysis and presenting results in a clear manner.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial planning software.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.
• Proven experience with financial statement preparation and general ledger functions.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• CPA or CMA certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Growth opportunities
• Full benefits package
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO)

Pay

$90,000 - $110,000 per year