A Brief Overview The Senior Accountant Opportunistic performs various duties to support the accounting function's goal of timeliness and accuracy including preparation of journal entries, budget comparison, and monthly financial reporting. This role is responsible for ensuring proper accounting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and reviewing financial reporting packages to meet internal and external requirements as applicable. This role is accountable for meeting strict deadlines, in-order for the overall team to be able to meet internal and external reporting commitments to owners, partners, and lenders. This role should be able to articulate the GAAP and economic aspects of financial reporting related work products.
What you will do
Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial statements with referenced work papers and supporting schedules.
Reviews and evaluates implications of legal documents as they pertain to accounting transactions.
Prepares and reviews complex journal entries and coordinates the month-end closing process.
Records cash disbursements and receipts, prepares accrual entries, and reconciles general ledger account balances.
Assists with monthly, quarterly, and other special reporting requirements, including intercompany activity analysis and consolidation process.
Assists with external auditor requests.
Researches and documents GAAP accounting policies including writing memos to support accounting treatment for unique transactions.
Analyzes account balances and prepares variance explanations.
Assists in preparation of annual budgets.
Supervises and reviews delegated activities.
Serves as backup for department tasks.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in accounting Required.
4-6 years of accounting experience, preferably corporate accounting, and reporting. Required.
Experience with modern ERP financial systems such as Workday or Oracle to include report-building. Preferred.
Exposure to a sophisticated/complex business setting. Preferred.
Proficiency with legal document review, financial statement review, generally accepted accounting principles, and internal control policies and procedures. Required.
Must be able to work within specified deadlines.
Ability to identify problems, collect and analyze data and draw logical conclusions.
Ability to multitask and work as part of a team to meet team goals in addition to individual responsibilities.
Strong analytical and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office applications. Advanced working knowledge of MS Excel is required.
Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
Capable of prioritizing efficiently.
Requires a detail oriented, independent thinker who can be a part of a team and demonstrates strong attention to detail, and demonstrate knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.
Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and industry professionals.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred.
Compensation We are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. Final salaries will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience. In addition to these factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity. We consider internal and external factors as a part of every final offer. We also offer a generous total compensation and benefits package.
Benefits A competitive salary is only one part of your total rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, retirement, rewards programs, and so much more!
EEO/ADA The Company and its affiliates provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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