Senior Accountant

• We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions. 
• The Senior Accountant's responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining the general ledger, and preparing month-end close procedures. 
• A successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. 
• The ideal candidate has experience collaborating with and/or managing a team of accountants and junior accountants. 
• Senior Accountant duties include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all of our accounting tasks.

1. Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
2. Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
3. Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
4. Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
5. Provide technical support and advice on Management Accounting
6. Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
7. Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
8. Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecasting process
9. Provide input into the department’s goal-setting process
10. Prepare financial statements and produce budgets according to schedule
11. Assist with tax audits and tax returns
12. Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
13. Support month-end and year-end close processes
14. Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
15. Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
16. Liaise with our Financial Manager and Accounting Manager to improve financial procedures

• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• 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
• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field
• Relevant certification (e.g., CMA or CPA) is preferred

Education: Bachelors Degree

Certification: Certified Management Accountant , Certified Public Accountant