Senior Accountant
Job Summary:
The Senior Accountant will perform accounting activities and functions and will assist the Controller in creating timely and accurate financial records for the organization.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Perform daily transaction entries in ERP (Unanet) to reflect business activity.
• Record manual and ACH payments processed outside of Accounts Payable as needed.
• Prepare and record journal entries for recurring transactions as a part of the monthly close process.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for relevant balance sheet accounts as designated by the Controller.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for relevant bank accounts as designated by the Controller.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and finance package for board presentation.
• Processing of monthly invoices for departments as designated by the Controller.
• Assist in administration of client portals for the invoice processing function as designated by the Controller.
• Assist in Aged Receivables payment follow-up.
• Assist in check deposits as needed.
• Assist in posting of receipt journals for wire transfers and check payments from clients.
• Assist in posting payroll general ledger journals as needed.
• Cross training in payroll as a backup function.
• Assist in the maintenance of personnel data in the ERP (Unanet) to reflect the most updated employee records inclusive of pay rate changes and terminations.
• Assist in the completion of employee profile setup in the ERP (Unanet) including assignment of permissions and dashboards for all new hires.
• Preparation, filing and maintenance of required reporting and license renewals for divisions as designated by the Controller.
• Assist in the maintenance of Fixed Assets on Asset Keeper and posting of journal entries on ERP to reflect additions, disposals, and monthly depreciation.
• Assist with the development of departmental standards, procedures and process workflows.
• Assist in the preparation and supply of support documentation for annual audits as requested by the Controller.
• Assist in the maintenance of Certificate of Insurance records for subcontractors.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from a four year college or University, CPA preferred
• Minimum of 10 years accounting experience.
Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Software:
• Proficient with ERP systems, Unanet is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, SharePoint or related software.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Experience in Power BI is a plus.