Senior Project Accountant

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development and execution of accounting-related projects and initiatives, including planning, scope of work, timelines, and deliverables.
• Prepare and complete project action plans; resolve problems; complete analyses and reconciliations; identify financial trends; determine and implement system improvements.
• Aid with annual insurance renewal process including ongoing maintenance of certificates of insurance and other requirements related to insurance compliance.
• Conduct internal audits to determine areas for improvement and strengthen internal controls.
• Research, test, and implement new systems, tools, vendors, and strategic partnerships to improve operational effectiveness.
• Develop and document SOPs for accounting processes and workflows.
• Research different types of services and companies to determine and make recommendations for the best fit and most cost-effective vendors and companies to work with.
• Lead and support projects related to accounting, and automated system implementations.
• Prepare journal entries and perform complex account and general ledger reconciliations.
• Absorb data cleanup and integrity within accounting systems to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Test database integrity to ensure system accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Assist with vendor set up, maintenance and ongoing management.
• Develop complex customized reports on a monthly and as needed basis.
• Analyze financial data and trends to identify cost saving opportunities and operating efficiencies.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and deliverables; track progress and ensure deadlines are met.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies.
• Research, beta test, write proposals, and implement new credit card companies, databases, strategic partnerships, and other types of areas as requested.
• Cook up and support system implementations, upgrades, and integrations impacting accounting processes and improving accounting workflows.
• Lead the Escheatment process to ensure timely reporting to regulatory agencies.
• Prepare company census and other compliance-related reporting as needed.
• Absorb the Weekly and Monthly Cash Forecast Report.
• Absorb the preparation and review of wires to vendors, other bank accounts, and various recipients.
• Absorb daily treasury functions, including preparing cash account reconciliations.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly system reports to support accounting operations and decision-making including running daily, weekly, and monthly reports on accounting software systems.
• Prepare analysis projects, ad hoc reconciliation projects, and other special projects.
• Copying, scanning, filing, organizing of Accounting Department documents.

Skills And Abilities

• Accounting Processes
• Project Management
• Reporting
• Research Results
• Take full ownership of assigned tasks and responsibilities
• Self-sufficient, requiring minimal supervision or guidance
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Time management and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education And/Or Experience

• Minimum education bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Minimum 5 years of software accounting systems experience (i.e., Sage Intacct, Sage 100)
• At least 5-8 years in project management and accounting experience
• At least 5 years of Microsoft Office experience with Excel and MS Word
• Experience in system implementation and enhancement projects
• Proven track record managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience supervising staff and leading high-performing teams

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits start on your 1st day of employment 401k w 4% match – no waiting or vesting period
• PTO / Floating Holidays / Paid Holidays
• Company paid life insurance, short term disability
• Employee Assistance programs to help with mental health / wellness
• Learning & Development Programs
• Perks… includes discounts on travel, cell phone, clothing and more…
• Generous employee referral program