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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Senior Accountant
Description
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We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our finance department and take over the major reporting and reconciliation duties for our company. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, as well as a thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). They should be capable of monitoring all financial data, preparing accurate statements, and ensuring compliance with legal regulations. This role requires someone who can work closely with our financial management team to analyze finances and develop budgets that will keep our company's financial health on the right track. The Senior Accountant will also be responsible for leading the audit process, managing tax filings, and overseeing a team of junior accountants. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our company's financial decision-making process. This position demands a professional with excellent analytical skills, the ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear manner, and a proven track record of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
- Lead the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
- Manage tax filings and ensure accuracy in all tax-related matters.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable, and conduct regular reconciliations.
- Analyze financial data and create reports for management, stakeholders, and external parties.
- Develop and maintain internal control policies and procedures.
- Assist with budget preparation and financial forecasting.
- Provide guidance and leadership to junior accounting staff.
- Stay updated on industry trends, changes in regulations, and new technologies in financial accounting.
- Evaluate financial operations to recommend best-practices, identify issues and strategize solutions, and help organizations run efficiently.
- Monitor and analyze accounting data to produce accurate, timely financial reports.
- Implement and ensure adherence to internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
- Prepare for and coordinate internal and external audit processes.
- Develop and maintain financial databases and systems.
- Assist with strategic financial planning and decision-making.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- 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.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA or CMA preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting/finance.
- Experience with financial reporting requirements.
- Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas.
- Proficiency with accounting software and experience with a software system implementation.
- Excellent understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
- Excellent grasp of corporate finance and information analysis.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to direct and supervise.
- Strong analytical, communication, and computer skills.
- Understanding of mathematics and accounting and financial processes.
- Ethical behavior when dealing with sensitive financial information.
- High level of organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Team player with the ability to work independently.
- Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations.
- High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision-making.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with financial reporting and analysis?
- How do you stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and standards?
- Can you provide an example of a complex financial analysis you’ve performed and the outcome?
- How have you contributed to improving financial processes in your previous roles?
- Describe your experience with budget preparation and financial forecasting.
- How do you ensure accuracy and compliance in your financial reports?
- What accounting software are you most familiar with, and what is your proficiency level in it?
- Can you describe a time when you identified a significant financial error and how you rectified it?
- How do you manage tight deadlines, especially during the end-of-month and end-of-year reporting periods?
- What strategies do you use to lead and motivate your team?