SUMMARY:

Super 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, Staff Accountant 3 performs complex accounting activities and financial analyses.

· 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