The Senior Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.
- May supervise some department functions.
- Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
- Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
- Maintains the general ledger.
- Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
- Reconciles bank accounts and verifies deposits.
- Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts.
- Assists with budget preparation and assists with monthly budget variance analyses.
- Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
- Files tax forms with state, and local government agencies.
- Reconciles fixed asset schedules.
- Assesses internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas.
- Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
- Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
- Ability to correctly prepare tax reports.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, required.
- At least five years of related experience is required.
- Experience with private equity is a plus.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.