Senior Accountant

Description

Serves as team leader in the accounting department, ensuring that the department creates accurate and timely financial records for multiple entities. Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports which may include performing the following duties: 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Examine accounting records, including financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to standards defined within the department.
• Prepare complex reports and data summaries for upper management. Ability to complete complex reconciliations independently and accurately, as well as take initiative to seek out required resources needed to be successful.
• Reviews journal entries, balance sheet recs & other reports prepared by junior staff. Detailed review of financial statements & supporting documentation for accuracy; provides support, direction & training to junior staff members.
• Responsibility/oversight for adequate payables/receivables processes and improvements to ensure timely payment of invoices and excellent customer service. Innovative thinking.
• Performs variance analyses and prepares account reconciliations, including complex bank reconciliations as well as other general ledger account reconciliations. Supports finance management with on-going projects, annual budget preparation and ad hoc requests from outside business units.
• Responsible for accurate and timely financial statements for the assigned companies and/or subsidiaries.
• Assists & coordinates financial and tax audits and year end processes.
• Leads more complex accounting projects with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departmental representatives. Ability to take ownership and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Documents processes and procedures for various practices of the department.
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and oral) with all areas of the company, including management, director and partner levels.
• Prepares Board Presentations and Partnership reporting packages, completes complex financial analyses and reports findings to various audiences.
• Manages the work of junior accountants and provides leadership and direction with complex tasks.
• Serves as primary contact for partner finance division and independently facilitates monthly finance meetings/calls to report operational results.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality.
• Other tasks as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies                          

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. 

Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs. 

Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality. 

Oral Communication - Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. 

Written Communication - Presents numerical data effectively. 

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit. 

Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. 

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability. 

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources. 

Diversity - Promotes a harassment-free environment. 

Ethics - Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. 

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures. 

Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. 

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. 

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks. 

Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. 

Quality - Monitors own work to ensure quality. 

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