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- Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue.
- Prepare documentation for External Auditors.
- Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and alert the CFO if necessary.
- Coordinate semi-annual audits and assist the CFO in running audits.
- Reconcile accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
- Delegate financial responsibilities to the accounting team.
- Create and analyze liability, asset, and capital accounts by compiling electronic data and required documentation.
- Summarize and prepare financial status and transactions reports, including a profit and loss statement, and other necessary reports.
- Comply with all federal, state, and local protocols including legal requirements, and interpret new and existing legislation.
- Create a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual for accounting policy and regulations, and roll out reconciliation procedures.
- Monitor and maintain a new audit system by implementing new policies and procedures in the finance department.
- Guide junior accountants and other staff by answering questions and coordinating informational classes.
- Focus on tax compliance, state business registration, contract review, and non-profit tax filing.
- Play a vital part in the company's financial management which includes all account reconciliations. and reporting to necessary parties
Qualifications for Senior Accountant
- Five years' experience working with intercompany transactions and reconciliation in preparation for audit
- Thorough understanding of financial application security ensuring that all financial data is secure and complies with confidentiality policies
- Required knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Paychex, Metro, and other applications related to finance and accounting
- Must be an outstanding communicator, and have established skills in accuracy, organization, and working in a high-volume environment.
- Odoo experience is a plus
Job Requirements
- Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor, chief or senior accountant
- Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
- In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Awareness of business trends
- Familiarity with financial accounting statements
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
- Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
- Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
- BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
- Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) will be preferred