Senior Accountant

Description

The Senior Accountant is actively involved in the month-end close in a multiple legal entity structure and applies principles of accounting analyzes financial information and prepares accurate and timely financial reports.

The Senior Accountant role can be worked hybrid from our Strongsville, OH office. 

*Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 3+ years of experience

*Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel is preferred.

*CPA Licensure is preferred (Active, or willing to obtain).

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (business hours), flexibility to work outside of these times is preferred.

Compensation: $110K + Annually, dependent on work experience and background: Exceptional Benefits!

Essential Functions:

• Review weekly bank transactions and prepare accounting system entries.
• Review and prepare accounting system entries for all recapture weekly/monthly activities.
• Review and prepare accounting system entries for all stop loss weekly/monthly activities.
• Conduct month-end close activities to include the preparation and review of accounts reconciliations, journal entries, accrual schedules, variance analysis, and commentary for the internal financial statements and monthly reporting package.
• Prepare and effectively communicate balance sheet and income statement fluctuations, as they relate to prior year, budget, and forecast, identifying root causes for variances and resolution of issues.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management reports, board presentations, and external financial statements.
• Prepare and review various month-end close reports, financial statements, and analyses to validate the accuracy of the financial information, including but not limited to documenting results for submission to management and external auditors.
• Reconcile, prepare, and coordinate audit-related activities.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 3+ years of experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Detail-oriented
• Strong time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong financial analysis skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
• CPA Licensure (Active, or willing to obtain).

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Requires at least 0% of in-office time.
• Requires a quiet, dedicated, inside work environment.
• Requires typing, hearing, seeing, and sitting.