Senior Accountant

Company: Ledgent
Location: Rancho Cordova
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting the Controller in maintaining the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -- Performs general accounting and other related duties for the organization. -- Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements. -- Responsible to maintain charts of accounts, the general ledger reconciliation and analysis of trial balance -- Analyze financial results and provide variance memos/schedules and account reconciliations to ensure consistent internal control over all entries and financial reports. -- Sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books. -- Reconciles bank accounts every month, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks. Responsible for timely resolution of outstanding items. -- Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit. -- Assists with the development of the annual budget including coordinating budgets received from department heads. -- Coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software systems; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software. -- Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures. -- Performs other related duties as assigned. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS -- Budget variance reporting and analysis. -- Is comfortable with multi-entity financials and consolidation. -- Experience with bank reconciliation work. -- Knowledge and experience in general financial accounting and cost accounting. -- Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles. -- Ability to correctly prepare tax reports. -- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. -- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software. -- Excellent communication and relationship building skills. -- A successful track record working in a high-volume environment. -- Strong desire to be part of a team achieving personal and company financial goals. -- Able to solve problems by thinking analytically and creatively. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS -- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is required. -- At least five (5) years of related experience is required. -- Experience with financial reporting requirements. -- Strong ability to work in an ever-changing environment and ability to multitask daily. -- Strong attention to detail and high accuracy rate.

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