Senior Accountant - Stamford, United States - Complete Staffing Solutions

Description

Job Description

Job Description


Summary:
The Sr. Accountant will oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions. Responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end closing procedures.

A successful accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.

The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of managing cross-functional tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment and must be able to wear multiple hats.

Play a key role in the daily accounting activities and assist in month-end close process by preparing journal entries (including but not limited to cash, fixed assets prepaids, accruals, and inter-company transactions) and managing various asset and liability reconciliations.

Perform account analysis and maintain account reconciliations, including bank statements and intercompany general ledger accounts.
Assist with external and internal audit requests, including quarterly reviews and the yearend audit.
Assist A/R and A/P teams with customer and vendor management as needed.
Compile internal management reports and seek to find value in financial data.
Participate in special projects/oversight of additional technical accounting areas as assigned.
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Assist with the continuous improvement of processes and procedures as the company expands into new and established markets.


Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, required.
• 3-5 years general ledger accounting and financial analysis experience.
• Advanced Excel skills required, including the ability to use V-lookups and pivot tables.
• Experienced in the use of accounting software (experience in Microsoft Dynamics accounting software preferred).
• Experience with SOX internal controls is preferred.
• Experience with intercompany transactions is preferred.
• Must have a solid understanding of accounting concepts and basic accounting fundamentals: GAAP, general ledgers, financial accounting statements, P&L statements.
• Demonstrated experience with general ledgers, account reconciliations, bank accounts, customer, and vendor statements.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Enjoys working in a start-up, fast-paced environment.

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