Senior Accountant

PURPOSEUnder general direction responsible for the more complex accounting activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and for developing financial statements and reports. Provides training and guidance to less experienced accounting DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITEIS* Responsible for providing full scope accounting support to regional offices and/or corporate management.* Participates and coordinates monthly/quarterly/annual closing cycles and financial statement preparation including preparing financial reports for lenders investors and management.* Prepares and performs analysis of advisory comments for discrepancies at various levels of consolidation on financial reports.* Verifies proper general ledger accounting through account analysis and reconciliation.* Presents analytical and trend analysis to management identifying errors balance sheet reconciliations and audit documentation fixed asset management and oversight.* Assists in annual audits through collection of information on general ledger accounts.* Provides functional advice and training to less-experienced accounting REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability degree in Accounting/Finance and four (4) years accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Knowledge of cost accountingExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to plan organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneouslySkill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationshipsAbility to compose effective and efficient accounting reportsProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteProficiency in the use of accounting software packageWORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITYThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is in an office setting and generally sedentary with physical effort associated with using a computer but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of be required to occasionally lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects up to 25 pounds.