Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant 1 is a critical role within our finance department, responsible for overseeing the financial operations of our multi-unit consumer services business. This position involves managing the accounting activities across various locations, ensuring financial compliance, and providing accurate financial information to senior management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Job Description

Manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely across multiple business units.

Prepare consolidated financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and reporting.

Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with management to prepare budgets and financial forecasts. Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.

Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting. Strengthen internal controls and policies to ensure the integrity of all financial information.

Coordinate and lead audit processes, liaise with external auditors, and prepare audit schedules. Conduct complex account reconciliations to prevent discrepancies.

Mentor and support junior accounting staff, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and professional growth.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrates strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.

Analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Takes initiative and anticipates needs or challenges, addressing them before they become issues.

Capable of working alone with minimal supervision, demonstrating self-motivation and the ability to make decisions and solve problems on one's own.

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously balancing priorities and ensuring that all responsibilities are given adequate attention.

Effective at working under pressure, ensuring that all tasks are completed within the required time frame, even when faced with time constraints.

Clear and coherent both communication and interpersonal skills in English, to effectively explain complex financial information in an easy-to-understand manner.

Screening Criteria

At least five (5) years of accounting experience.

At least two (2) to three (3) years of QuickBooks Online experience.

Must have a stable employment history.