Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing financial reporting maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with regulations. They analyze complex financial data prepare reports and may supervise junior accountants. Specific responsibilities can vary based on the company and industry but typically include tasks like account reconciliation financial statement preparation and assisting with audits and tax returns.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting: Preparing and analyzing financial statements (balance sheets income statements cash flow statements).
Account Reconciliation: Verifying accuracy of accounts ensuring balances match.
Compliance: Ensuring adherence to accounting principles (GAAP) tax regulations and internal controls.
Data Analysis: Analyzing financial data to identify trends variances and potential issues.
Audits and Taxes: Assisting with internal and external audits preparing tax returns.
Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring data integrity.
Supervision: May supervise junior accountants delegating tasks and providing guidance.
Software Proficiency: Using accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks Tally ERP).
Communication: Communicating financial information to management and other stakeholders.
Skills Required:
Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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
Graduate