Senior Accountant

Responsibilities

• Prepares and enters journal entries, including maintaining templates and allocations.
• Daily operations of the G/L system including timely communication and resolution of errors.
• Analyzes period balance sheet, prepares reports, and makes recommendations to the Assistant Controller.
• Manages monthly fixed asset activity, maintenance, reconciliations, and reporting; ensures related errors are resolved in a timely manner.
• Collects, reviews, and reports weekly labor activity and adjustments; researches and resolves discrepancies.
• Reconciles balance sheet accounts and resolves outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Prepares audit work papers and responds to external requests for accounting information.
• Reviews company expenses, identifies variances, and partners with management to support expense control.
• Participates in special projects, conducts financial analysis, and provides recommendations to support business decisions.
• Supports efficiency initiatives by streamlining non-value-added activities and automating tasks when practical.
• Provides guidance and training to hourly accounting staff.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance plus 2-4 years of accounting experience in public or private financial accounting.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications, with a strong emphasis on advanced Excel skills, and experience using Power BI, Power Query, and Power Automate to create efficiencies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Controller.
• Primary emphasis is to administer accurate reporting and analysis and foster an environment of continuous improvement and efficiency with the department.
• Interacts with support management as necessary.