Senior Accountant

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Working with Towne Park offers a variety of employment opportunities for your unique career plan! Whether you’re a part-timer, careerist or adventurer, Towne Park gives you the tools to learn and grow. With business in 50+ national markets, there’s no limit to where Towne Park might take you!

No matter what you’re looking for, Towne Park provides a winning environment working alongside the brightest and friendliest colleagues around. Whether it’s team events, giving back to the communities where we live and work, or celebrating a Towne Park win, you’ll find a fun and welcoming work experience! The Senior Accountant performs advanced accounting functions including the preparation, analysis, and review of general ledger accounts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares and approves journal entries and month-end close work papers in accordance with GAAP and company policies/procedures for areas including cash, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, intercompany and other miscellaneous asset and liability accounts

Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures to maintain fiscal discipline and a favorable internal control environment

Assists with preparing monthly financial statement, statistical, and management reports

Assists with month-end closing processes and balancing of various systems

Prepares year-end audit schedules and supporting schedules as needed for quarterly tax estimates

Serves as liaison to location managers and assists them with accounting related issues

Establishes and maintains proper control over capital project spending and management of fixed asset accounting including asset additions, CIP and disposals, and preparation of fixed asset roll forward schedules

Prepares balance sheet account reconciliations, researches and clears reconciling differences

Performs special projects for management as necessary

Ensures compliance with Sarbanes Oxley

Systems and Standards

Maintains a clean, neat work environment

Completes all tasks in a timely manner as instructed by the Controller

Cooperates with senior management and coworkers to ensure that services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of internal and external customers

Treats clients and associates with courtesy, respect and dignity

Interfaces with management and technology support personnel on accounting applications

Identifies current or potential problems with reports, analyzes the impact to financial data, and proposes solutions

Safety and Risk Management

Understands and follows safety and security procedures

Practices preventative safety procedures as set forth by Towne Park

Reports all accidents and incidents to the Controller immediately

Uses only equipment trained to use and operates all equipment in a safe manner

Reports all potential high risk areas and safety concerns to the Controller

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to work in a fast paced environment adhering to strict deadlines

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) and the ability to apply general accounting theory to day to day processes

Ability to maintain confidential information

Strong analytical skills and problem solving ability

Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) and various accounting technology applications

Written and verbal communication skills to effectively address all levels within the organization

Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in dealing with matters of significance for the company

Ability to represent the company effectively in a variety of settings with a demonstrated understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business policies, procedures, equipment manuals, training materials, and corporate communications

Ability to compose professional internal and external business communications including reports, memos, letters, and e-mails

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA preferred; and three to five (3-5) years of related experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience

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

The associate is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, grasp, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work is performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. Substantial time is spent working on a computer.

The associate must occasionally push, pull, lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Working extended hours may be required as needed.