Senior Accountant

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely recording of all transactions.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with company policies.
• Aid in leading the month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Review reconciliations for key accounts, such as cash, fixed assets, and accruals, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
• Aid in gathering information for the annual budget and provide input for financial forecasting and variance analysis.
• Provide necessary documentation to management during audits.
• Provide management with necessary information for external accounting firm to file of federal, state, and local tax returns and property tax, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Evaluate and improve processes, identifying areas for efficiency and accuracy improvements in accounting practices.
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status to provide management with insights for decision-making.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to accounting staff, supporting their development and assisting with complex tasks.
• Ad hoc responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Minimum Years of Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a staff accountant role.
• Previous experience within a legal or professional services environment preferred.
• Proficient in accounting software; Sage experience preferred.

Core Values

• Collaboration: Emphasis on working together seamlessly and leveraging the collective strengths of individuals within the organization.
• Responsiveness: Ability to react quickly and effectively to changes, demands, or challenges.
• Culturally Positive: Encourages curiosity, understanding, critical thinking, and challenging the status quo.
• Customer Service: Commitment to prioritize and exceed the expectations of current and future clients.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Potential prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Some lifting, up to 30lbs.
• Work to be conducted primarily in an office environment; however, some may be conducted remotely via assigned technology.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
• Reasonable accommodation: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job responsibilities.

Benefits

• Industry-Leading Health Coverage: Access to top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Financial Security: Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Investment in Your Future: Competitive 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible Spending Options: Flexible spending accounts (FSAs/HSAs) to cover out-of-pocket medical, dental, and childcare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs and other benefits.