Senior Accountant (2 Openings) - Exciting Challenge

Description
This position is NonExempt. Hours over 40 will be paid at Time and a Half.

Prepares balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.
Responsibilities also include analyzing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses.
Reports organization's finances to management, and offers suggestions about resource utilization, tax strategies, and assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting and 6-8 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

Some weeks remote, some onsite Days/Hours: M-F 9am 5pm except for month-end close which would be the first 3-4 days of the beginning of the month and would involve extra hours
Top 3 skills you're looking for on resume: Strong G/L accounting (working knowledge of debits and credit, creating journal entries, Heavy experience with G/L shop), Experienced with large company ERP systems, ability to work independently and communicate timely
Interview process: Video Interview Candidates selected will start ASAP after screenings have been completed Please utilize attached JD for full Job Details

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the finance team supporting the consolidation and reporting of monthly results. This team member will work closely with all operational aspects of the business to support day-to-day and month end accounting functions with quality, accuracy and integrity. This individual will own delegated accounts and have an intimate understanding of the financial statements produced to ensure compliance. The role will be challenged to seek, propose, and drive process improvements across their related areas of responsibilities. The ideal candidate is someone who approaches tasks with an innovative, service-oriented mindset, and utilizes in-depth understanding of accounting principles, and company practices to achieve results.

Duties and Responsibilities
Preparation and review of consolidated financial statements ensuring accuracy and completeness while identifying and researching trends/variances
Prepares and reviews journal entries
Deep understanding of financial accounting concepts
Partners with internal customers to gain comprehensive business knowledge within Client Rapid Diagnostics
Conduct and document complex financial processes
Interprets results autonomously using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining
Understands data validation techniques
Regularly ensures that reporting delivered to internal customers is accurate, rich in actionable content and useful
Liaison with leaders and present financial reporting on various requests related to variances, cause of changes, or current business needs
Support ad hoc analysis and special projects on an as needed basis
Makes recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets, and expenditures
Reviews journal entries of junior staff ensuring accuracy
Trains and mentors' junior staff
Owns, supports, analyzes, and prepares assigned account reconciliations
Assists with financial and tax audits
Aids in documenting and monitoring controls to support audit team
Coordinates complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the finance team and/or other departments

Core Competencies
Financial Acumen Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators
Drives Results Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances
Communicates Effectively Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Optimizes Work Processes Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
Manages Complexity Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
Business Acumen Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goals
Self-Development Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
Manages Ambiguity Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear

Skills/Qualifications
Excellent attention to detail, well-organized, and highly accountable
Exceptional analytical insight, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with limited guidance
Self motivated, action oriented individual with the perseverance to push high value projects through to completion
Developed time management and priority setting skills required to work in an often ambiguous and constantly changing business environment
Demonstrated ability to succinctly present complex analysis to all levels within the organization

Education & Experience
Bachelors Degree in Accounting, or related preferred, CPA or MBA a plus
5+ years Accounting experience required
Experience with SAP preferred
Business Analytics tool experience a plus
Advanced experience in Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Access, Word, Powerpoint