Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. In this pivotal role, you will lead complex accounting functions, ensure financial accuracy, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. Your expertise will support the organization’s financial integrity and strategic decision-making, contributing to our mission of operational excellence and fiscal responsibility. The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about advancing their accounting career within a collaborative environment.
Duties
- Prepare and review detailed journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closing activities to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Manage accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and automation initiatives to streamline workflows.
- Oversee accounts receivable management, ensuring timely collection and accurate recording of customer payments.
- Maintain and update financial software systems such as Workday, QuickBooks, Sage, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms for seamless data entry and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and internal controls, including SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) requirements.
- Conduct financial analysis using Excel data analysis techniques like formulas and VLOOKUP functions to support reporting needs.
- Assist with external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting while handling confidential information with integrity.
- Support payroll management through systems like ADP or UltiPro, ensuring accurate employee compensation processing.
- Participate in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Collaborate with human resources on benefits administration and non-profit or governmental accounting as needed.
Requirements
- Proven experience in accounting or finance roles with a strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, general ledger accounting, and journal entries.
- Extensive knowledge of financial software such as Workday, QuickBooks, Sage, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, Kronos or similar systems.
- Familiarity with accounting concepts including accounts payable/receivable management, account reconciliation, payroll processing, and financial compliance standards.
- Experience working within public accounting firms or corporate environments with a focus on technical accounting practices.
- Strong analysis skills utilizing Excel spreadsheets—formulas like VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data analysis tools are essential.
- Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly while maintaining high levels of accuracy in data entry (including 10 key typing).
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in performing account reconciliation and month-end closing activities.
- Knowledge of industry-specific regulations such as SOX compliance and governmental accounting standards is preferred.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate across departments including human resources for benefits administration or HRIS systems like UltiPro or ADP.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience in a Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Controller, Finance Manager, or equivalent senior-level position.
Join us in this exciting opportunity where your expertise will drive financial excellence! We value energetic professionals eager to grow their careers while making a meaningful impact through meticulous accounting practices and innovative solutions.
Pay: $41.38 - $49.84 per hour
Work Location: Remote
