Bargain Barn, Inc.
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Department: Accounting
Reports To: Office Operations Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt – 45 hours per week
Summary Monitors and analyzes accounting data for establishment by performing the following duties.
Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university and a minimum of five years related accounting experience.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Fast paced, busy work environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisor responsibilities.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned
· Verifies, allocates, and posts details of business transactions to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files from documents such as sales slips, invoices, receipts, and computer reports.
· Summarizes details in separate ledgers or computer files.
· Bank statement and capital assets reconciliation.
· Prepares tax returns.
· Compiles reports to show statistics such as cash receipts and expenditures, profit and loss, and other items pertinent to operation of business.
· Monitors debt activity and performs a revenue and expenditure variance analysis.
· Contribute to the development of an annual budget for the company and create long-term projections based on departmental needs and upcoming capital projects.
· Maintain various tracking files in Excel.
· Cash posting and receipt generation.
· Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
· Accountable for recording fixed assets (both tangible and intangible), tracking existing fixed assets, recording depreciation and accounting for the disposition of fixed assets.
· Distributes expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, and receivables according to schedules.
· Performs statistical analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes, and writes narrative reports explaining findings.
· Audits, reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
· Assists in training and development to improve accuracy of reporting.
· Collects appropriate data and prepares federal, state, and local reports and tax returns.
· Supports multiple implementation projects and assists in the customization of products to meet the needs of the organization
· Assists in preparing for period closing by reviewing reports weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually for
accuracy.
· Assists in streamlining processes to maximize efficiency
· Create and analyze liability, asset, and capital accounts by compiling electronic data and required documentation
· Summarize and prepare financial status and transactions reports, including a profit and loss statement, and other necessary reports
· Comply with all federal, state, and local protocols including legal requirements, and interpret new and existing legislation
· Maintain Standard Operating Procedures for accounting policy and regulations, and roll out reconciliation procedures
· Respond to audit questions
· Analyses business and financial data and creates financial models based on analyses to support organizational decision making based on results and industry trends.
· Develops financial plans and reports for organizational leaders as needed.
· Evaluates capital expenditures and depreciation.
· Presents financial findings through building dashboards/visualizations to leadership
· Attends and actively participates in committees, professional groups, and seminars to stay current regarding new developments and trends in budgeting and finance.
· Monitors changes in the local, state, and federal tax laws, and actively monitors the local economy.
· Guide junior accountants and other staff by answering questions and training.
· Play a vital part in the company's financial management which includes all account reconciliations and reporting to necessary parties.
· Work in a leadership role ensuring schedule deadlines are met, policies and procedures are followed, and all financial reports are accurate.
· Final reviewer on all reports.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
· Computer skills – knowledge of Microsoft software and accounting software. Must have extensive knowledge of Excel.
· Language skills – ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence
· Mathematical skills – ability to add, subtract, multiple, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
· Reasoning ability – ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
· Customer service – responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments
· Problem solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations
· Interpersonal skills – focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things
· Ethics – treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values
· Teamwork – contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives
· Organizational support – follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; supports affirmative action and respects diversity
· Attendance/punctuality – is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
