The Senior Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. Someone who combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate has also experience collaborating and/or managing a team of accountants and junior accountants. 

Principal Responsibilities:

·        Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process

·        Compilation and analysis of financial information for the preparation of entries to general ledger accounts

·        Documentation, modification and implementation of accounting control procedures

·        Ensure proper internal controls within the Company in terms of following policies and procedures in relation to revenue accounting and other duties assigned.

·        Support the external Audit Team through the preparation of audit schedules and responses to inquiries

·        Reconciliation of complex Balance Sheet and P&L accounts

·        Perform month end Balance Sheet and P&L analysis during tight Month-end close schedule (3 workdays)

·        Analyze and address fluctuation variances in assigned accounts as required

·        Prepare various financial management reports as needed

·       Work on special projects as needed

Education and Experience Requirements:

·        Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university.

·        7 + years of related experience supporting divisions or business units.

·        Knowledge of United States GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), financial reporting and internal controls. Experience with intercompany transactions and consolidations.

·        Knowledge and experience in information technology applicable to financial and business management.

·        Excellent critical thinking skills, with financial modeling experience; strong MS Office skills including Excel.

·        Detail oriented with capability to complete complex assignments with minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal communication skills; ability to work with people across multiple departments.

·        Must be able to interact with financial and non-financial team members.

·        Must possess strong analytical, organizational and managerial skills; Detail oriented with capability to complete complex assignments with minimal supervision.

·        Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems (such as Epicor, SAP, JD Edwards, Great Plains) required.

·        Strong communication skills both verbally and written.