Senior Accountant

Purpose & Description

The Senior Accountant (SA) is a supporting member of the accounting department. The SA is a mid-level accounting professional who is responsible for maintaining financial records under the direction and supervision of the CFO. The primary focus of the SA is to support the CFO by managing a variety of daily accounting tasks and entries to keep the financial books up to date and in accordance with Private Company Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Skills & knowledge

• Strong foundation knowledge of accounting principles relating to the role.
• Ability to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail.
• Understand the function of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities.
• Excellent communication skills in writing, speaking and active listening.
• Must be able to redirect your focus with ease and competence when necessary.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient computer skills with the ability and desire to learn new software promptly.
• Proper documentation management.
• Knowledge of US Private Company GAAP principles and procedures.
• Ability to interpret how each of the following areas function and impact the financial structure:
  1. Inventory and Purchasing
  2. Payables and Reconciliations
  3. Receivables and Invoicing/Billing
  4. Payroll and Timekeeping
  5. Budgets
  6. Cashflow

Tasks & Activities

• Assist with Accounts Payable data entry, check runs, and statement reconciliations.
• Assist with Accounts Receivable invoicing, payment application, and collections.
• Assist in monthly and yearly close.
• Reconcile bank accounts, verify deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Assist with periodic reporting of cash receipts and disbursements.
• Maintain knowledge of US Private Company GAAP accounting practices and procedures.
• Manage time effectively to meet all deadlines and goals as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Judgement & Problem Solving

• Keep a positive attitude for solving accounting problems.
• Ability to identify a routine or structured problem and apply the resolution.
• Ability to identify a nonstructured problem and work out the resolution.
• Know what complies with accounting rules, what is possible and what is not.
• Take guidance from accounting resources, department boss, or accounting expert.
• Work within your financial constraints.
• Exercise good judgement when protecting confidential information and identifying fraud or theft.
• Develop ways to be a creative problem-solver and educate yourself on common practices.
• Test a solution or new practice as many times as needed before using it in your area.

Requirements & work setting

• Requires standing, sitting, bending, walking, pushing, pulling, leaning, squatting, repetitive motions to perform general office duties.
• Professional office environment. Role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computer, phone, scanners, copiers, etc.
• Must speak, write, read, understand, and communicate clearly in English.
• Wear required Martin Docks shirts and jackets with Logo combined with casual office attire.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of an Associates Degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 5 Years Experience in General Accounting
• Type at least 35 words per minute, 10 key punch and computer savvy.
• Intermediate experience in accounting software.
• Intermediate experience in the Microsoft Office Suite of Products.

DISCLAIMERS

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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