Senior Accountant

Company: Clarity LLC
Location: Mount Vernon
Posted on: February 14, 2021

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions.Senior Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. A successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate has also experience collaborating and/or managing a team of--Accountants--and--Junior Accountants.Senior Accountant duties also include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all of our accounting tasks.Responsibilities* Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable* Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results* Analyze financial information and summarize financial status* Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending* Provide technical support and advice on--Management Accountant* Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures* Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers* Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process* Provide input into department's goal setting process* Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule* Assist with tax audits and tax returns* Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance* Plan, assign and review staff's work* Support month-end and year-end close process* Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls* Ensure compliance with GAAP principles* Liaise with our--Financial Manager--and--Accounting Manager--to improve financial procedures?Requirements* Proven experience in Accounting* Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures* In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)* Awareness of business trends* Familiarity with financial accounting statements* Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process* Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks* Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables* Accuracy and attention to detail* Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills* BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant* Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or--CPA) will be preferred

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