Senior Accountant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and standard formulas).
• Experience with accounting software.
• Able to manage multiple clients and competing deadlines effectively.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and accountability.

Essential Functions

• Manage accounting responsibilities for an assigned portfolio of clients, with responsibility levels varying based on client size and complexity.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day accounting contact for assigned clients.
• Participate in and execute monthly and year-end close processes for assigned clients, including independently managing the complete close process for smaller client engagements.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Record general ledger transactions and prepare recurring and adjusting journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, payroll entries, and fixed assets.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
• Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax returns.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client-specific procedures and accounting processes.
• Perform analytical reviews of financial statements and identify unusual trends or variances for manager review.
• Ensure transactions comply with client policies and internal control procedures.
• Provide timely, professional responses to client inquiries and requests.
• Proactively communicate issues, risks, and recommendations to the Accounting Manager.
• Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff as needed.
• Participate in new client onboarding and accounting system transitions.
• Assist with additional projects and initiatives as assigned.