Job Brief
The Senior Accountant is a middle-ranking professional responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting department. They are responsible for all aspects of the organization’s reports, including cost-productivity and margins as well as expenditures.
Job Description
- ● Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
- ● Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
- ● Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
- ● Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
- ● Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant
- ● Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
- ● Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
- ● Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
- ● Provide input into department’s goal setting process
- ● Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
- ● Assist with tax audits and tax returns
- ● Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
- ● Plan, assign and review staff’s work
- ● Support month-end and year-end close process
- ● Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
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