Senior Staff Accountant

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Accountant responsible for month-end general ledger closing and financial statement preparation for multiple client partners. The role also supports onboarding for the organization’s expanding list of accounting services clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly and annual journal entries and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Coordinate monthly and annual closing of financial statements to ensure timely and accurate accounting for the organization and accounting services clients.
• Prepare 1099 forms for accounting services clients.
• Assist with onboarding and meet on a regular basis with accounting services clients.
• Prepare analysis and provide explanations for unusual and/or inconsistent trends.
• Evaluate workflows for accuracy, efficiency, and appropriateness.
• Identify opportunities and assist with implementing improvements, efficiency enhancements, and automation that benefit the finance department and accounting services clients.
• Work closely with other departments on matters that affect accounting services clients.
• Provide leadership to Accounting Specialists by supporting growth and development.
• Work on special projects, process improvements, system implementations, and similar initiatives as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance/Accounting or a related field, and 3–5 years of accounting related experience.
• Ability to utilize accounting software.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to accurately apply Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP).
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Experience creating and booking journal entries.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities to ensure timely and efficient completion of work.
• Sound judgment when working with secure information and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to create and update procedures relating to client onboarding and best accounting practices.
• Ability to train others (including clients) on accounting processes and procedures, including reconciliations and entering journal entries.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for the organization’s mission.