Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparation and accuracy of monthly journal entries as well as fixed asset accounting. This includes reviewing project activity and proper capitalization or expense classification based on company policy.

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:

Implements organizations goals may provide input into strategic goals for Accounting. Conducts research evaluates data and reports on findings supporting the development and implementation of policies procedures and programs. Has familiarity with the Accounting budget may provide input into spending decisions particularly as pertains to vendors systems and projects. Typically works on projects and initiatives that span 12 months 2 years.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

1. Prepare and review journal entries account reconciliations and variance analysis to ensure accuracy of the general ledger. Support monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting and assist with budget development and annual audit activities.

2. Manage fixed asset accounting including asset lifecycle activity depreciation and related forecasting and budgeting. Maintain lease accounting records and prepare related entries budgets and schedules.

3. Prepare and file sales tax and other state/local tax reports and related journal entries. Ensure tax rates and systems remain current and in compliance with state requirements.

4. Review occupancy subaccounts and make any necessary adjustments. Prepare any necessary

reports.

5. Support Retail operations through incentive calculations point-of-sale (POS) related reconciliations and addressing operational accounting inquiries.

6. Participate in annual insurance policy renewal process.

7. Drive continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to simplify and strengthen accounting processes including documenting new processes or procedures.

8. Provide financial support to Financial Planning & Analysis and other internal stakeholders as assigned or requested.

9. Leading and Developing Talent: May partner with coworkers to advance their development.

10. Project and Change Management: May serve as a team member or subject matter expert for formal or department projects. Contributes ideas and helps develop solutions while balancing demands of project work and routine job responsibilities. Engages effectively in change affecting her/him communicating appropriately with supervisor. Follows through on learning skill building and practice necessary to adapt to change.

11. Problem Solving: Light supervision; works independently. Periodic review of work by manager or direct customer. Researches analyzes and evaluates situations and reports on findings. Solves advanced problems.

12. Technical Skill: Advanced knowledge of professional principles and skills. Comprehensive knowledge of principles practices and procedures of particular field of specialization.

13. Community Engagement: Champions Goodwills community engagement initiatives. Aware of Goodwills community partner organizational and participates in volunteer opportunities as pertains to role and interest. Participates in industry/knowledge groups.

14. Responsible for completing other job responsibilities/duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelors degree in Accounting and a minimum of 5 years experience.

2. Individual must be self-motivated and be able to work independently.

3. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and best business practices.

4. Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel. Prior experience with fixed asset and integrated accounting systems preferred but not required.

5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization.

CORE CULTURAL COMPETENCIES:

1. Customer Focus: Independently anticipate and meet customer needs while searching for ways to improve customer service. Internalize customer feedback and follow up with customer to ensure problems are solved by providing innovative ideas to meet their future needs.

2. Values Differences: Seeks out the diverse perspectives and talents of others striving to work effectively with others who have different perspectives backgrounds or styles. Behave with sensitivity towards differences in cultural norms expectations and ways of communicating. Challenge stereotyping or offensive comments.

3. Communicates Effectively: Shares information and updates with others while ensuring a clear concise and professional communication through reports documentation written and other communications. Listens with interest to what others have to say.

4. Situational Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility of responses to different situations through adapting to the changing needs conditions priorities or opportunities. Monitors how well an

approach is working to see if a change is needed recognizing cues that suggest a change in approach or behavior is needed.

5. Drives Results: Demonstrates a strong drive to achieve meaningful results through driving tasks to successful completion and closure. Sets high standards for own performance showing determination in the face of obstacles and setbacks.

6. Ensures Accountability: Takes responsibility and ownership for successes and failures in own work. Monitors progress of performance and changes approach accordingly following through on commitments.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

Job requires the following: remain stationary for sustained periods of time; ability to move about to accomplish tasks; must be able to operate a computer or similar technology which typically involves substantial motions of wrist hands and/or fingers; visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing data operating equipment or review thoroughness of work; ability to communicate with others and exchange information. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Experience:

Senior IC