An extremely successful large machine company is seeking a new Senior Staff Accountant.  The role will provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports for companies. Utilizing hands-on accounting experience and an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and company practices, the position performs complex accounting activities and financial analyses. Other responsibilities include:

• Analyzing complex financial reports and records.


• Making recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets and expenditures.


• Reviewing journal entries of junior accountants to ensure accuracy.


• Training and mentoring junior staff.


• Performing variance analyses and preparing account reconciliations.


• Assisting with financial and tax audits.


• Documenting and monitoring internal controls in support of auditing team.


• Coordinating more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments.


• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.


• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.


• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.


• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet account schedules, and other reports.


• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.


• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.


• Guides clerical staff in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable by coordinating activities and answering questions.


• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.


• Secures financial information by completing data base backups.


• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.


• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.


• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.


• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.


• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.


• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.


• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results.


• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.


• Audits contracts, purchase orders, and advises changes as per accounting principles to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.


• Responsible for monthly and year-end closing of the general ledger including preparation of journal entries.


• Responsible for maintaining ERP accounting system, backup control, and scanning of computer-generated reports and statements.


• May lead and coordinate activities of other lower level accountants, and or clerical workers performing accounting tasks. Assists the Manager in training of Staff Accountant 1 and 2.


• Prepares monthly bank reconciliation for all accounts; verifies accuracy of bank statements and resolves questions or problems; maintains integrity of cash balances and cash flow systems.


• Responsible for review/auditing of payroll.


• Maintains fixed asset records and control; determines depreciation terms/rates to apply to capitalized items; prepares quarterly use tax and annual property tax returns for review by Manager.


• Assist the Manager in coordination of audits and preparation of schedules and documents for outside auditors.


• Maintains other accounts and performs other accounting duties as required or as requested by the Manager.


• Review accuracy of accounts payable/receivables miscellaneous invoices prepared for payment.


• Review general ledger account coding assigned to Purchase Orders and each miscellaneous invoice from vendors.


• Review accuracy of credit memos prepared for customers.


• Assist accounts payable and receivable staff in problems resolution.


• Employees are expected to follow instructions, procedures and to escalate any issue impacting workflow, quality, etc. Additionally, there are high value items

Minimum Qualifications

• Senior Staff Accountant 3 must demonstrate expert knowledge of accounting principles and familiarity with GAAP, as well as an ability to grasp company financial policies and protocols.


• Highly detail-oriented and organized.


• Knowledge of Corporate Finance.


• Solid research and reporting skills.


• Experienced with SFAS rules.


• Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines.


• High level of confidentiality.


• Data entry skills.


• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees.


• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Familiarity with SAP ERP systems.


• Employees must exhibit honesty and integrity as well as demonstrate adherence to rules, procedures and policies.

Desired Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license