Accounting - Sr. Staff Accountant

OVERVIEW

The Sr. Staff Accountant is responsible for performing general ledger accounting, preparing financial accounts, monthly opening and closing of accounts and preparing balance sheets. The Sr. Staff Accountant will demonstrate initiative in understanding process flows and controls. This position is responsible for general accounting, trend analysis and profit/loss accounts.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Perform corporate month-end closing activities such as preparing and reviewing reconciliations and journal entries
• Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements which includes elimination and inter-company entries
• Prepare various reports and conduct ad hoc projects as required
• Assist other accountants in the department as necessary
• Work with internal and external auditors in providing documentation/information
• Generate, analyze, review and communication of financial data that reflects actual finance performance against the budget
• Responsible for preparing accounting records, researching transactions and reporting
• Perform regular and recurring accounting functions that require professional competence
• Document accounting procedures and transactions that will later be used for financial management procedures and auditing
• Apply, review, streamline and update the financial policies and procedures of the company
• Propose suggestions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Identify potential control weaknesses and suggesting solutions to strengthen controls
• Communicate on behalf of the company to other contacts and agencies outside the company

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting plus 5 years experience or equivalent work experience
• Experience with accounting for multi-entity organizations with intercompany trade activity preferred.
• Ability to administer moderately complex accounting functions with only general supervision
• Proficient in the use of accounting systems and software. Hyperion and/or One Stream experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills. (MS 365 a plus, MS Office, strong knowledge of Excel)
• Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting
• Exceptional problem-solving ability
• Exceptional internal customer service skills
• Proven ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision in fast paced environment
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills