The posting
Purpose The Senior Accountant is responsible for completing assigned functions within the Accounting department. This position will be responsible for preparing and reviewing month end journal entries, reports, ensuring balance sheet accuracy, preparing analysis and required reporting. The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing assigned staff accountants to ensure that work is completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position will be responsible for validating the accuracy of account balances and provide practical solutions for problems that arise. This position involves tight deadlines and accounting activities including general ledger and year-end audit preparation. This individual must demonstrate knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, be organized, a self-starter, ability to proceed and follow through with action plans, solution implementation and improvements with minimal monitoring from management. Areas of Responsibility / Tasks
Area of Focus (In order of percentage of time spent on activity, importance and/or priority)
Ensure accurate and timely monthly and year-end close. Prepare and record standard monthly journal entries as assigned. Prepare and record assets, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Perform procedures related to physical inventory counts as assigned. Prepare and record top-side elimination entries and adjustments as needed. Prepare and submit internal/external reporting as required monthly. Prepare and maintain monthly account reconciliations as assigned. Prepare various account roll forwards and supporting schedules. Prepare and submit required governmental surveys as necessary. Respond to inquiries from external auditors in connection with year-end audit. Assist with special projects as assigned.
Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA) To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent within our culture.
Microsoft Office including advanced Excel required. Ability to work in fast paced and changing environment. Experience using JD Edwards and Dynamics a plus.
Minimum Qualifications/ Education / Experience / Certifications
Education:
Bachelors in Accounting or Finance.
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of experience working in an accounting role within a corporate environment.
Licenses / Certifications:
Valid driver’s license – required
Language:
Proficiency in English required
Work Environment / Conditions The work environment/conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience, and therefore
Must be adaptable to work in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office. This is a hybrid role based out of Orlando, Florida.
Physical Requirements / Demands The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role.
This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files and storage boxes, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. This role would require up to 15% domestic and international travel by plane; a valid driver’s license and the ability to work in a warehouse environment including exposure to dust and environments other than room temperature.
Acknowledgement: This job description is not an exhaustive list of areas of responsibility or tasks that an incumbent in this position may be asked to perform. All Employees are required to deliver the desired results intended for their role, at the designated level of knowledge, skill, and ability commensurate with their job title and level within the organization.
