Senior Accounting Analyst - Fort Lauderdale, United States - GTT

Description

Senior Accounting AnalystDirect HireJob PurposeSenior Accounting Analyst reports to the Senior Director of FP&A and assists with multiple duties in regard to accounting and financial planning and analysis functions of Eduserve Solutions within established deadlines.

To support EduServe's Finance department and support multi-company budgeting, forecasting, and financial management requirements.
The Senior Accounting Analyst provides a wide variety of customer service for school locations.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAccounting DutiesPrepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for multiple entities, which include the following:

Perform bank reconciliationsPrepare and post required journal entriesThe Senior Accounting Analyst will review & reconcile all balance sheet accountsPrepare a summary of significant events and budget variancesPrepare supporting documentation for financial statements including balance sheet schedules and other reconciliationsWork closely with independent auditors during annual financial statement audits with preparing schedules and invoices, providing explanations of supporting materials and procedures, and preparing any other necessary data.

Posting of accounts to the General Ledger for:
Accounts ReceivableCash ReceiptsAccounts PayableCash DisbursementsPayrollMaintain records of all financial documents with appropriate supporting material; update records as necessary.
Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, schools, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
Provide support such as schedules, data, information, etc. for the annual budget process.

Financial Planning & Analysis DutiesPlans and carries out budget procedures for multiple business units including monthly monitoring of department expenditures and revenues; communicating monitoring status to management; assisting business units and departments in the preparation of business unit and department budgets; reviewing and making recommendations on business unit and department budget proposals; assisting in the development of multi-year forecast estimates for business unit and department expenditures and revenues; reviewing business unit and department performance measures.

Develops and maintains budget-monitoring models and coordinates the production of the formal monitoring report (i.e., dashboard reporting).Assists department(s) in preparing proposals, provides input for forecasts and budgets and supporting information; explains policies and procedures; and provides recommendations.

Assists with special studies that require data compilation; analyzes and interprets information in oral and written presentations.
Monitors and stays abreast of current and proposed legislation as it relates to the industry.
Analyzes and performs research on current and past financial data performance and prepares reports and projections based on analysis. Identifies trends in financial performance and provides recommendations.
Prepares and Conducts financial presentations to school governing boards.

Skills And KnowledgeDemonstrates enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; supports the company's goals and strategic priorities.

Works and interacts with staff and relates to individuals at all levels of the organization; relates to individuals at all levels.

As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.
Demonstrates ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple priorities.
Prepares and analyzes complex financial reports, including writing report sections, integrating content, and formatting business documents.

Establishes a set of operating principles and routines; driving projects to completion, while insisting on the highest level of quality.

Ability to consistently be at work, to arrive on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction, and to solicit feedback to improve performance.

Look for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Strives to research, evaluate, and implement best practices.

Establishes excellent interpersonal skills between all constituents:
being courteous, professional, and helpful; demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. The position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.

Demonstrates excellent oral (including presentations), written, and interpersonal (active listening), skills and ability in negotiating and influencing; great phone etiquette.

Good knowledge of company and departmental policies and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements for K-12 schools and school law.
Job RequirementsBachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or related field.5+ years of finance or other relevant accounting experienceComputer Basics

• MS Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); proficiency in accounting software.

Commitment to company values.
Such alternatives to the above requirements as Eduserve Solutions may be appropriate and acceptable.


Benefits:
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans401k Retirement Fund#J-18808-Ljbffr