Senior Accountant - Contractor

Description

Duties (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):

• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures
• Prepares budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans.
• Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data
• Performs basic accounting functions on a routine basis: payroll processing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash forecasting, account reconciliations
• Prepares and communicates the weekly performance report
• Communicated and administers management incentives and budgets
• Manages timely and frequent reconciliation and communication with outside vendors
• Manages timely and accurate month-end close processes and reporting
• Possesses strong knowledge of and practice strict adherence to GAAP
• Supports the Human Resources function (onboarding, termination, benefits and compliance)
• Supports year-end audit (gathering of documents/support)
• Assist in development and implementation of financial systems and a strong control environment
• Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential
• Serve as account administrator for key systems (slack, box, etc)
• Manage key contracts and leases (maintain summary, expirations, etc)
• Other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:       

• High School Diploma or its' equivalent from an accredited institution to include six (6) years' experience in the position of an Accountant or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or related field and a minimum of three years accounting in a large organization. 
• Active CPA License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with different levels of employees. 
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete financial records and reports.
• Familiarity with accounting software and programs.
• Considerable knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the territorial code laws, accounting manual and financial policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment on bookkeeping and related problems in accordance with instructions, and bookkeeping procedure. 
• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing to a diverse group of people.
• Ability to use modern office methods, techniques and equipment including software, and any current Microsoft Office software programs.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis.
• Skilled in working under pressure of deadlines, maintaining a professional demeanor during stressful situations, and establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, other agencies and the general public.
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude.
• General ledger and month end close experience is a plus.