Sr. Accountant

Overview

The Senior Accountant with American Credit Acceptance is responsible for providing support to the Controller’s Office activities.  In this role, the Senior Accountant will prepare and record journal entries, general ledger reconciliations and meet all month-end close deadlines.  The Senior Accountant will be expected to suggest alternatives to work processes that will increase efficiencies and financial results.

   

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reconcile general ledger accounts as assigned
• Review budget and finance projections and compare to actual results
• Assist in filing state and federal tax returns
• Analyze and verify large amounts of data and develop appropriate spreadsheets to summarize and communicate data effectively
• Apply financial, accounting & control policies for consistent practice/application of GAAP across the company
• Significant use of reporting systems
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Perform other tasks as assigned

 

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance, CPA a plus
• 5+ years of work experience in an Accounting environment
• 2+ years of Accounting experience with a finance company is a plus
• Significant experience in the use of OLAP reporting tools is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong demonstrated analytical skills
• Must be a highly motivated team player with a winning attitude
• Prefers working in a progressive environment where immediacy and focus on problem recognition and resolution is appreciated
• Must appreciate and thrive in an environment where defined priorities, self-direction, and autonomy are required
• Must have superior verbal and written communication, time management, negotiation, typing, and data entry skills
• Must be a self-motivator while actively participating in a team environment

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

 

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days of work are Monday through Friday.  The daily schedule may vary from 8 am to 5 pm or 9 am to 6 pm.  Hours may vary or exceed 40 in any given week depending on the needs of the business.

 

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

 

EEO Statement

ACA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.  ACA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

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