Senior Staff Accountant

Description

Senior Accountants take ownership of reporting costs,   productivity, margins and expenditures for companies and organizations. 

An individual must be able to successfully   perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable   accommodation.   

Summary of Essential Job Duties               

• Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts, preparing a trial balance, and reconciling entries.       
• Calculate and Record monthly Subscription Based Revenue             
• Prepare and Maintain monthly customer allowance accruals related to coops and other promotional related allowances      
• Assist with the recording of payroll, benefits and bonus entries and accruals.          
• Assist with Fixed Assets and Leases entries and research.             
• Summarizes financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements.      Completes external audit by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts and providing information for auditors.   
• Ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions.      
• Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and   analyzing account information.       
• Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies.    
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable            
• Support month-end and year-end close process              
• Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or assigned.                              

Requirements

Strong financial analysis skills.   

Strong organizational and stress management skills.  

Must be an outstanding communicator, both written and verbal, and have established skills in accuracy, organization, and working in a high-volume environment.  

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.             

Highly detail-oriented and organized               

Ability   to meet a constant stream of deadlines              

Ability to handle AR reserve accounts and promotional rebates with proficiency with significant customers (Walmart, Bass Pro, Academy, etc.)   

Able to maneuver within Excel with Pivot Tables, lookups, etc.            

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

Required   Education and Experience               

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance              

2-5   years’ experience in accounting/finance              

CPA preferred                 

Experience with financial reporting requirements