SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

1 month ago

Sacramento, United States Ledgent Finance & Accounting Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Senior Accountant


Job Description


SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

SUMMARY
Analyzes and maintains a complete and accurate general ledger; prepares managerial and financial reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Establishes business units and/or table of accounts and assigns to proper accounts.
* Analyzes records of financial transactions to determine accuracy and completeness of entries.
* Prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other financial reports.
* Coordinates accounting matters with other departments, locations and divisions.
* Reports and advises on organization's financial status.
* Develops, implements, modifies and documents accounting systems.
* Adapts accounting and recordkeeping functions to current computerized accounting systems technology.
* Conducts special studies, develops or recommends enhancements to accounting methods and procedures.
* Utilizes computer to input, retrieve or display accounting information.
* Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable GAAP accounting principles and policies.
* Must maintain satisfactory attendance, to include timeliness.
* Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental and safety regulatory considerations. If accountable for the work of others, responsible for ensuring their understanding and compliance.
* This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
* May develop, coach and mentor subordinate staff.
* May conduct performance evaluations; recommend salary adjustments; reward employees or take disciplinary action, as necessary; address complaints and resolve issues.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Accounting from four-year college or university, plus 5 to 8 years experience, CPA preferred; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
* MBA/Master's degree a plus.

SKILLS
* Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.
* Computer skill requirements include: Intermediate MS Word, Excel, Access; basic Powerpoint.
* Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as determination of reliability and validity, variance and trend analysis techniques.
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
* Ability to complete assignment that are broad in nature, usually requiring originality and ingenuity, with appreciable latitude for actions and decisions.
* Possesses and applies broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in this field of specialization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.


Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.

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