[Hiring] Senior Accountant @AccountingDepartment.com

Role Description

The Senior Accountant role is designed for an experienced professional who is ready for the next step in their accounting career. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, meticulous and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude. This position is responsible for handling complex accrual-based accounting tasks for multiple clients, requiring minimal direction from Controllers.

• Maintain books for multiple clients on an accrual basis, often with the help of an Assistant or Accountant as needed
• Completion of timely and accurate monthly close process and financial reporting, including class reporting, job-costing, analysis of account categories and defining trends
• Manage all aspects of the accounts receivable process, including unbilled revenue, deferred income, and bad debt allowances
• Manage all aspects of the accounts payable process, including vendor bills, and online payments
• Prepare cash management flash report
• Responsible for properly tracking inventory and identifying unusual or unexpected results
• Responsible for fixed asset and intangible asset management, including maintaining depreciation and amortization schedules and posting related journal entries for acquisitions and disposals
• Payroll processing using Intuit or other third-party payroll applications and review quarterly and annual reports such as: W-2, W-3, 941, and state U/E. Ability to identify and resolve payroll issues
• Support management with gathering documentation for budgets, forecasts and annual audits
• Record and maintain financing transactions, such as loans and investments, including proper classification of short-term and long-term commitments
• Evaluate lease contracts to determine short-term/long-term classification
• Calculate and prepare tax forms and payments, such as sales & use tax, property tax returns, and client-specific business tax and franchise tax filings
• Assist with review and preparation of 1099s and year-end payroll inclusions
• Updating and maintaining data for established KPIs
• Responsible for updating various dashboards and reports and budgets in Jirav
• Take full ownership of writing and updating the Client Procedure Manual to ensure it is complete and accurate at all times
• Use critical thinking to research issues and provide meaningful solutions
• Independently interpret, research, and apply knowledge to resolve technical accounting issues
• Embraces various technologies and applications to make process improvement recommendations
• Be a proactive change-agent; take the lead in identifying cumbersome processes and explore options of applying new technology to increase job efficiency and effectiveness
• Lead client meetings and provide a high-level of customer service
• Partner with client third-party advisors for exchange of data and reports
• Tracks time on client engagements and manages work to meet deadlines within established time budgets; able to explain budget variances
• Assists on special projects and additional responsibilities as needed
• Pursues opportunities for continuous learning

Qualifications

• 5+ years performing full charge bookkeeping
• 2+ years using NetSuite Software, including daily transaction processing, monthly close and financial reporting
• Advanced knowledge of fundamental bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices and procedures
• Possess a very high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-directed, highly motivated and proactive
• Highly organized and process-driven
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
• Proven experience meeting deadlines
• Comfortable delegating tasks and providing feedback
• Friendly, outgoing personality with a positive attitude and strong customer service skills
• Displays excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable interacting with clients via phone and webcam
• Demonstrate ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment
• Innovative thinker and embraces change
• Able to work independently and as a team player
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook

Requirements

• Proficient with accounting software, including but not limited to QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, NetSuite and Sage Intacct
• Experience with third-party applications is preferred, such as Bill.com, Tallie, Jirav, and TeamWork
• Ongoing desire to expand knowledge of new technology and applications
• AIPB, a 2-year associate’s degree in an accounting-related field of study, or Minor in Accounting, preferred but not required

Benefits

• Work from home, W-2 position
• Three work schedule options including Full Time (37-40 hours), Mod Time (33-36 hours) or Part Time (30-32 hours)
• Compressed work week option available
• Generous vacation and paid holidays
• Group Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Accident Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Participation in a company wide annual bonus incentive plan
• $25 monthly internet stipend
• Virtual employee groups, clubs, and activities throughout the year
• Casual dress