Senior Accountant

Job Description Summary:

• Responsible for highly complex revenue accounting supporting the accurate and timely close of the general ledger.
  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under moderate supervision, responsible for complex accounting activities supporting the accurate and timely closing of the general ledger, which may include, but are not limited to: preparation and posting of journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed asset processing, lease/contract review, accrual entries, budget variance reviews, research and analysis of assigned large elements of revenue and expense and the related internal reporting.
  
• Ensure general ledger account balances are materially correct in compliance with internal controls and GAAP and that internal control risks are tested and documented in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley. 
  
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
  
• Developing and implementing data analyses, data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality to support accounting functions and recommend financial actions.
  
• Reviews profit and loss statements, prepares variance analysis.
  
• Applying technology to solve business issues. Lead accounting initiatives/ projects including: process improvement, regulatory compliance/changes and policy.
  
• Mentors less senior staff .
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or other related quantitative discipline is required.
  
• Four (4) years experience in accounting for financial reporting in a public accounting firm or in a large for-profit corporate environment.
  
• A related advanced degree may offset the experience requirements.
  
• Excellent analytical and financial analysis skills required. Strong knowledge of GAAP standards required.
  
• Outstanding knowledge of business software, spreadsheet applications and/or mainframe or web based applications.
  
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including presentation skills.
  

Skills/Knowledge Considered a Plus:

• CPA would be a plus
  
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP including its application to consolidated financial statements
  
• Master's Degree in Accounting, Data Science or Business Analytics would be a plus.
  
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel)
  
• Basic to advanced proficiency in Data Analytics Tools including SQL, Power BI and Alteryx
  

Work/Domicile Location:

• This position is located in Collierville, TN. This location offers a hybrid work environment that requires in-person collaboration along with flexibility to work from home.
  

Relocation:

• Relocation assistance may be available based upon business needs.
  

Additional Information
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Job Posting End Date: 10-03-2023

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