
Senior Accountant
Required skills
- General Ledger
- Journal Entries
- Account Reconciliations
- Month-End Close
- Accruals
- Audit Requests
- MS Excel
- Prioritization
- Task Management
- Independent Work
Nice to have
- Oracle EBS
- Blackline
- CPA
- CPA Eligible
Role summary
A Senior Accountant is needed to complete general ledger account reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and prepare monthly journal entries. This role will also assist with other accounting and reporting tasks, special projects, and follow up on unclaimed property items. Key responsibilities include journal entry preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close activities, identifying process improvements, and responding to audit requests. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, a minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or audit, and advanced MS Excel skills. CPA or CPA eligibility is preferred.
Primarily responsible for completing general ledger account reconciliations, resolution of items and preparing monthly journal entries. The role may also include assistance with other aspects of accounting and reporting, or special projects, as needed. Aid in follow up for Unclaimed property items.
Primary Job Functions:
- Journal entry preparation and posting
- Responsible for cash and non-cash balance sheet reconciliations as assigned. including resolution of reconciling items
- Perform month end close activities including accruals and other processes assigned.
- Identify and implement process improvements to create efficiencies
- Respond to audit requests.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of successful experiene in accounting or audit function
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- CPA or CPA eligible preferred
Skills & Competencies Required
- Advanced MS Excel ability
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize and work effectively on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Oracle EBS general ledger experience a plus
- Blackline reconciliation tool experience a plus
Additional Information:
Full benefit package including medical, dental, life, vision, company paid short/long term disability, 401(k), tuition assistance and more.
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