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Senior Staff Accountant
American Management Group (AMG)United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Apr 2026
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Senior Staff Accountant
Job Summary:
The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting in various accounting tasks using a cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial system. To thrive as a Senior Staff Accountant, a solid background in accounting principles, financial reporting, and data analysis is essential, supported by a degree in accounting or finance. Experience with ERP software, along with certifications or advanced Excel proficiency, is typically desired. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and clear communication skills help senior accountants excel when managing complex financial data and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These capabilities are crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, streamlining processes, and supporting informed business decisions within an organization
A Senior Staff Accountant must be adept in handling general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, and reconciliations within the ERP financial platform. This role also includes training and supporting Staff Accountants and Junior Staff Accountants to learn automating processes, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and optimizing system functionality to improve accounting efficiency. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and experience with an ERP system are essential for success in this role.
The Senior Staff Accountant will manage other Staff Accountants and Junior Staff Accountants to improve their efficiency in maintaining financial data by analyzing and researching accounts as well as preparing financial statements using the features of the ERP platform. Oversee and be capable of perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions as well as general ledger entries. Oversee and be able to perform record keeping and financial reporting as required in the ERP system. Organize and convert mixed data into uniform data to allow for recording, analysis, and error detection. This position requires the Senior Staff Accountant to be a fast learner and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrate complete Finance & Accounting accounts payable and payroll processing to oversee the activities of Staff accountants who provide these roles and/or act as backup to other Staff accountants.
Key responsibilities include the following:
Job Summary:
The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting in various accounting tasks using a cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial system. To thrive as a Senior Staff Accountant, a solid background in accounting principles, financial reporting, and data analysis is essential, supported by a degree in accounting or finance. Experience with ERP software, along with certifications or advanced Excel proficiency, is typically desired. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and clear communication skills help senior accountants excel when managing complex financial data and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These capabilities are crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, streamlining processes, and supporting informed business decisions within an organization
A Senior Staff Accountant must be adept in handling general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, and reconciliations within the ERP financial platform. This role also includes training and supporting Staff Accountants and Junior Staff Accountants to learn automating processes, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and optimizing system functionality to improve accounting efficiency. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and experience with an ERP system are essential for success in this role.
The Senior Staff Accountant will manage other Staff Accountants and Junior Staff Accountants to improve their efficiency in maintaining financial data by analyzing and researching accounts as well as preparing financial statements using the features of the ERP platform. Oversee and be capable of perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions as well as general ledger entries. Oversee and be able to perform record keeping and financial reporting as required in the ERP system. Organize and convert mixed data into uniform data to allow for recording, analysis, and error detection. This position requires the Senior Staff Accountant to be a fast learner and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrate complete Finance & Accounting accounts payable and payroll processing to oversee the activities of Staff accountants who provide these roles and/or act as backup to other Staff accountants.
Key responsibilities include the following:
- Post and process journal entries in the cloud‑based financial ERP system to ensure all business transactions are recorded,
- Update accounts receivables and issue invoices as required,
- Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations,
- Assist with reviewing expenses, payroll records, timecards and other essential duties etc. that may be assigned,
- Update financial data in the cloud‑based financial ERP system to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed,
- Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports using the cloud‑based financial ERP system functionality,
- Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings,
- Prepare consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from company department personnel,
- Maintain and balance the cloud‑based financial ERP system consolidation system by inputting data; scheduling required jobs; verifying data,
- Analyze information and options by developing Excel spreadsheet reports and verifying information,
- Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files and reconciling accounts.
- Prepare payments by accruing expenses as posted in the cloud‑based financial ERP system,
- Assign account numbers, request disbursements, reconcile accounts,
- Develop and implement accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes,
- Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data,
- Convert general accounting data to general ledger system,
- Obtain supplementary information for preparing financial statements,
- Protect organization's value by keeping inf
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