Senior Staff Accountant

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing the books of a business unit of Building Material Distributors, Inc. This position reports to the Accounting Manager. In this role, you will help to ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording and reporting transactions correctly, reviewing and analyzing financial statements, and assisting with budgeting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare general journal entries and reports for month-end close.
• Reconcile a variety of balance sheet accounts including bank accounts, prepaid expenses, and accruals.
• Prepare and maintain internal financial statements.
• Perform regular analytical reviews of operating expenses.
• Assist internal, external, and regulatory auditors in their examination of accounting records.
• Assist in annual budget preparation by providing financial information and analysis as requested.
• Build and maintain relationships with business unit leaders and operational managers to better understand the business and provide financial information as needed.

Skills/Qualifications

• Solid analytical and critical thinking skills to review data and ensure that accounting policies and procedures are being followed.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and Financial Statement Reporting.
• Ability to work autonomously and independently while meeting deadlines through proper time-management.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to enable collaboration with team members in accounting as well as within the business operations.
• Ability to solve difficult and complex accounting and related financial problems.

Education/Experience

• 3-7 years accounting experience and financial statement preparation required.
• Four-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Intercompany reconciliation and consolidation experience preferred.