Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Position Summary

This position reports to the Senior Manager

• General Ledger and supports a multi-unit business through general accounting and internal control functions and results reporting and analysis. This position is primarily responsible for the monthly general ledger close, recording of accounting transactions, aiding the preparation of financial statements, general ledger and bank account reconciliations, and management reporting and analysis. The Senior Accountant is also responsible for supporting the treasury function as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for the preparation of General Ledger entries and reconciliations for month-end closing in an efficient, timely manner.

• Assists in the preparation and posting of entries to accounts of the General Ledger for routine accounting entries.

• Responsible for the recording of all payroll activities to the General Ledger.

• Complete monthly bank reconciliations; follow up on any outstanding issues with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

• Record monthly vehicle lease entries.

• Performs consolidating tasks and assists with the year-end financial audit.

• Perform accounting research and analysis; make recommendations regarding appropriate accounting treatment.

• Completes investigative analysis of accounting records to explain variances resulting from financial statement review and inquiries from field or management personnel.

• Assists with monthly account analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts.

• Ensure open lines of communication with customers (internal and external), co-workers and management

• Maintain compliance with corporate policies and employment laws, to ensure a workplace that safeguards the rights of every employee

• Interface with external auditors.

• Understand and maintain internal planning and control procedures.

• Recommend improvements to policies and procedures to strengthen the controls and enhance business systems and improve productivity

• Completes special projects that are ancillary to routine duties

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Intellectual:

• Analytical

• Ability to manage complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures; strong understanding of accounting theory with good knowledge of US GAAP.

• 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; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics; willingness to research and resolve accounting application.

• Technical Skills

• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others; ability to learn new software if necessary; solid understanding of all accounting functions and related internal controls; must be able to handle reasonable problem solving tasks.

Interpersonal:

• Must have strong interpersonal skills to work with and understand the needs of coworkers; focuses on solving conflict, not on placing blame; maintains confidentiality; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; represents the accounting function in a positive function.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting (BA) from four-year college or university and five to seven years related experience.

• In-depth knowledge of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements and standard variance analyses

• Familiarity with federal, state, local and corporate governance policies and compliance regulations

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to demonstrate teamwork

• Acute attention to detail

• Track record of being able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Strong prioritization skills with a clear focus on results

• Previous experience in the automotive or service industry is strongly preferred

• Proficient in MS Office Applications; Expertise in Excel; Experience with NetSuite a plus