SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Senior Accountant Essential Skills

Highly detail-oriented and organized

Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines

Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees

Superior analytical and problem-solving skills

Familiarity with accounting software and programs

Senior Accountant Roles & Responsibilities

Make recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets and expenditures

Document and monitor internal controls in support of auditing team

Coordinate more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments

Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting

Prepare financial reports

Prepare multi-state sales tax returns, assist with audit preparations, and perform other accounting duties as assigned

Support monthly and year end financial close

Day-to-Day Duties

Verifying, allocating, posting and reconciling accounts payable and receivable

Analyze complex financial reports and records

Review journal entries to ensure accuracy

Perform variance analyses and prepare account reconciliations