Sr. Staff Accountant

Summary:

Responsible for ensuring proper recording of financial and business transactions. Analyzes data for financial reporting. Prepares books for audit, year-end close and tax filings.  Some review/direction of team member work. Significant GL clean-up project that will require this individual to reconcile accounts over multiple years. Reports to Comptroller.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and examine accounting records, financial statements, taxes, and other financial reports
• Lead audit work and communication for all international and domestic offices
• Analyze, setup and depreciate fixed assets
• Perform closing procedures for year-end
• Compile tax returns and governmental filings for international and domestic offices
• Prepare journal entries and re-class entries as needed
• Reconciliations and review: balance sheet, bank, expense postings, payroll accounts, etc
• Maintain accounts receivable
• Value inventory
• Create new processes to improve financial efficiency
• Develop and analyze reporting for business operations and budgets
• Report analysis and findings to management team

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience of 5+ years with thorough knowledge and understanding of Accounting theory and practice
• Experience and proficiency in non-profit sector strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Accounting software (preferably Great Plains); experience in implementation of software and troubleshooting a plus
• Self-starter with ability to work well independently or collaboratively
• Ability to create and work in moderate to complex spreadsheets
• Experience working with foreign exchange and inter-company accounts preferred
• Person of integrity with the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Detail and deadline oriented with keen analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)