Senior Accountant

Job Description

Objectives of this Role
Forecast industry trends, anticipating movements in the market, the interests of consumers, and the efficiency of our business itself, and advise leadership accordingly
Execute accurate reporting, enabling the department to analyze options and make financial recommendations that align with company objectives
Lead the company in securing our financial information, and that of our Vendors , and spearhead or participate in special projects as needed within the department, within a broader finance environment, and cross-functionally
Periodically improve and document all accounting control procedures, identifying system issues and making suggestions for improvements
Comply with Government, and local financial requirements by
Continue your training with classes, workshops, webinars, professional publications, professional networks and associations
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
Gather all necessary reports and detailed support both periodically and on-demand, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, revenue forecasts, budgets, and cash-flow statements
Ensure the integrity of accounting information and reconcile any financial discrepancies by performing or directing forensic research of accounting issues for compliance, and establish quality over transactions and reporting
Handle AP, verifying payment documentation, referencing outstanding bills, updating debt balance, and conducting disbursement
Review and reconcile the general ledger, identifying and thoroughly investigating any discrepancies and taking the proper corrective actions to resolve them
Conduct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to verify all entries have been created and posted, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and cohesiveness of information
Manage administrative staff within department and transfer accounting/reporting knowledge to other departments

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business accounting, or finance
5+ years corporate accounting experience
required 1 or 2 years of experience in the software industry
Personal integrity; ability to keep customer and company confidences
Thorough knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures
Experience in audit and international accounting
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of accounting software platforms, including Quick book
Natural proficiency with or passion about math
Strong detail and deadline orientation