SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Description

SUMMARY:

• The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparation and analysis of financial statements and ensuring the accuracy of the financial records of the organization.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monthly/ Year End Close Processes

• Perform month-end and year-end close process
• Maintain Amortization and Depreciation Records
• Reconciliation of key transactions and accounts

External Audit

• Primary Contact for external audit process
• Provide Reports, Schedules, and information as requested for the completion of Audit
• Manage requests from auditors in support of audit completion

Non AOT Accounting

• Reconciliation of Bank Accounts,
• Recording of necessary entries
• Fixed Asset, Depreciation Management
• Communicating with other parties as required
• Preparation of Financial Reports

Financial Reporting

• Timely preparation of financial statements and financial reporting
• Financial Statement Analysis

Other

• Review and back up of transactional accounting functions
• Prepare, review or recommend modifications to accounting systems, policies and processes
• Fixed Asset Accounting
• Other financial reporting, special projects as required

Meetings

• 1 to 1 meeting (1 hour)
• L10 meetings (1.5 hours)
• Ad-hoc (2 hours)
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA Preferred
• 7+ Years of progressive experience in Accounting or Finance related roles
• 3 years of experience in a supervisory role preferred
• Proven hands on accounting experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Concise, effective communicator with non-accounting departments
• Ability to multitask in a deadline driven environment
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to Manage Up
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• High degree of competency in Excel
• QuickBooks (a plus)
• Hands on experience using ERP system (Sage 100, Apprise)

COMPETENCIES:

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Judgement - Must display willingness to make decisions and exhibit sound and accurate judgment within policies and delegation of authority; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.?
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the actual work environment is usually quiet. However, when in the plant, the noise level is usually louder.