Senior Accountant

The Sr. Accountant I is responsible for analyzing financial information and preparation of financial reports with a focus on General /Corporate Accounting. Analyzes and records accounting transactions of Payroll, Benefits, Royalties, and Cost of Sales or other financial

activities within an organization.

Job Description

• Analyzes financial information; prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize current and projected company financial position.
• Review and analyze financial statements and ensure they are properly stated in accordance with GAAP.
• Performs financial month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations, preparation of journal entries, and month-end accruals.
• Ensures the accuracy of the accounting systems and processes related to generating and analyzing a variety of required reports; recommend implementing updates/changes to processes or systems to increase efficiencies and accounting controls.
• Audits assigned accounts and prepares required reports to reflect accounting transaction details.
• Audits contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions before settlement.
• Participates in internal and external audits; provides supporting documentation as requested.
• Advises appropriate leadership and operating officials on accounting matters.

Education Required:

A bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related major, or any combination of education and experience that would provide the required qualifications for the position.

Experience Required:

• 5+ years of accounting experience.

• Experience in an ERP system.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Skill in communication (written and verbal), accounting and analytical skills, mathematics, critical thinking, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to: Prioritize workload, multi-task, work in fast fast-paced environment, team player, meet deadlines, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.