Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing a companys financial reporting maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations. They perform complex financial analysis prepare financial statements and may oversee junior accountants.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial statements including balance sheets income statements and cash flow statements.
Account Reconciliations: Reconcile accounts payable accounts receivable and general ledger accounts.
Compliance: Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other relevant regulations.
Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends variances and potential issues.
Tax Preparation: Assist with tax returns and audits.
Internal Controls: Develop and implement internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial information.
Supervision: May supervise and train junior accounting staff.
Software Proficiency: Utilize accounting software and spreadsheets (e.g. Microsoft Excel).
Communication: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including auditors and management.
Skills and Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field; Masters degree or CPA may be preferred.
Experience: Proven experience in accounting preferably in a senior or supervisory role.
Knowledge: In-depth understanding of GAAP accounting principles and tax regulations.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software spreadsheets and analytical tools.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Communication Skills: Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Leadership Skills: Ability to supervise and motivate junior staff.
Work experience as an Accountant. Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks. Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.
Education
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