Overview
This role involves GAAP-compliant accounting, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining the integrity of the organization’s financial data.
The Senior Accountant will support financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position also contributes to process improvements and provides guidance to junior accounting staff.
Responsibilities
General Accounting
- Manage all general ledger transactions.
- Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Manage and reconcile large and complex data sets to ensure financial accuracy.
- Analyze discrepancies and resolve data variances in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with internal teams to streamline reconciliation processes.
Sales Tax Reporting
- Prepare, file, and reconcile sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.
- Research and ensure compliance with state and local sales tax regulations.
- Liaise with tax authorities to resolve discrepancies or inquiries.
Compliance and Internal Controls
- Ensure compliance with GAAP standards and company policies.
- Support the annual audit process by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Develop and maintain internal control procedures to safeguard company assets.
Team Collaboration
- Support and mentor junior accountants and staff as needed.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support company-wide initiatives.
Performance Expectations / Metrics
Accuracy and Timeliness of Financial Reporting
- Deliver accurate monthly financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules within 8 days of month-end.
- Maintain compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, with no significant errors or findings during audits.
Sales Tax Compliance
- Scale sales tax accounting with growth of the company (including managing sales tax software).
- Ensure on-time filing and payment of sales and use tax returns with zero penalties or late fees.
- Accurately address and resolve any discrepancies or tax notices within 10 business days.
Reconciliation Accuracy and Efficiency
- Complete all reconciliations of large and complex data sets with 99% accuracy and within 8 days of month-end.
- Identify and resolve variances promptly, ensuring all discrepancies are addressed within 8 business days.
Requirements
Supervisory Responsibilities
Required Skills / Abilities
- Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Must be 18 years of age or older
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
- 5 years of accounting experience.
- Experience with sales tax reporting, reconciliations of large data sets, and treasury management.
- CPA designation strongly preferred.
- Experience in healthcare or long-term care insurance industries is a plus.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to remain at your designated workstation for the duration of the workday.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a phone and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP).
- Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- Ability to observe details at close range (typically on a computer screen).
Compensation & Benefits
- Not specified in the provided job description.
Location
- Remote work at approved locations within the United States is available, with flexibility to work remotely.
- Candidates must have a reliable internet connection and a designated work environment conducive to professional phone calls and sensitive data.
Equal Opportunity & Accommodation
- The organization is committed to building a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued and prioritized.
- Equal opportunity employer; welcomes qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any non-merit based or legally protected grounds.
- Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities during the job application and interview process.
Background Checks / Drug Screen
- Selected candidates may be required to undergo a background check and/or drug screen as part of the standard hiring process.
- Screenings comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws; results are considered in accordance with applicable regulations.