Senior Accountant
Tsela Scientific Laboratories · Birmingham, AL · 2 mo ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Core Responsibilities
- Play a significant role in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Aid in the preparation of the monthly financial reporting package.
- Collaborate with leadership to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple entities under a centralized services model, while helping strengthen accounting operations as the organization continues to grow.
- Support the expansion of centralized accounting and financial services to additional entities as the Company pursues M&A opportunities.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Work closely with leadership on financial reporting activities and supporting documentation.
- Analyze financial results, expenses, and account activity to identify discrepancies, trends, or unusual transactions.
- Aid in maintaining and improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Assist with multi-entity accounting activities and intercompany reconciliations as needed.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of financial reporting processes as the organization grows.
Expense & Cash Flow Management
- Maintain and monitor payment schedules and account balances to support effective cash flow management across multiple entities.
- Assist with short-term cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
- Review expense allocations and general ledger coding for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Oversee corporate credit card activity, reconciliations, receipt collection, and expense reporting compliance.
- Aid in annual 1099 preparation and filing requirements.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and expense management improvements where applicable.
General Responsibilities
- Aid in the implementation and improvement of accounting processes and workflows.
- Work with vendors and internal departments to resolve discrepancies and improve communication.
- Maintain organized financial records and documentation.
- Aid in various departmental and organizational reports related to operations, billing, and other areas as needed.
- Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required (related work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
- Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience required.
- Experience with financial close processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting preferred.
- Public accounting experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of Accounting principles (GAAP, etc).
- Self-starter, proactive and diligent with follow-through on assignments.
- Demonstrated ability to consistently meet assigned deadlines.
- Highly organized with strong time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple accounts at once.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling financial information.
- Ability to work with a high degree of independence.
- Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies.
Benefits
All full-time members of the Tsela team receive access to a comprehensive benefits package on the first of the month following their date of hire, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other supplemental benefit options.