Senior Accountant Job Description
Position Overview:
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for
ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, maintaining
compliance with accounting standards, and supporting financial operations.
Reporting to the Controller, this role plays a key part in the month-end
close process, financial analysis, and reconciliations while working
cross-functionally to support business objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Assist
in overseeing financial operations and ensuring timely and accurate
financial reporting.
- Participate
in the month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation
of financial statements.
- Reconcile
bank statements and web-based receivable accounts (e.g., Amazon, Amazon
Pay, PayPal).
- Manage
fixed assets, including maintaining schedules for GAAP and tax purposes,
and recording depreciation/amortization entries.
- Prepare
and enter journal entries, including accruals, to ensure the accurate
presentation of financial statements.
- Analyze
and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, researching discrepancies
as needed.
- Support
the preparation of year-end consolidating entries and coordinate with
external CPAs during audits or financial reviews.
- Work
closely with marketing to ensure accurate accounting of advertising
expenses.
- Prepare
and distribute weekly cash flow updates.
- Maintain
digital filing systems for accounting records and documentation.
- Assist
with special projects, financial analysis, and other assignments as
directed by the Controller.
- Collaborate
with other departments to resolve financial discrepancies and ensure
adherence to company policies.
Qualifications:
- Education
& Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a
related field; minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in
accounting.
- Technical
Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft
Office applications.
- Attention
to Detail: Strong analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and
organization.
- Communication:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Confidentiality
& Integrity: Ability to handle sensitive financial information
with discretion.
- Multitasking
& Problem-Solving: Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet
deadlines, and work cross-functionally.
- Compliance
& Best Practices: Knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and
reconciliations.
Why Join Us?
This role offers a growth-oriented opportunity for a
dedicated accounting professional looking to expand their expertise in
financial reporting, reconciliation, and operational finance. As a Senior
Accountant, you will play an integral part in shaping the financial success of
the organization.
