The role of the Senior Accountant primarily consists of assisting the VP of Finance in day-to-day accounting tasks, including, but not limited to data entry and basic internal reporting. It is assumed that each member in the Finance department seeks out ways to bring efficiency to basic operations of finance (and others) through technology, process, and quality management. It is also assumed that each member of the Finance department meets set deadlines, completes work in a timely manner, and is self-directed in their specific task management. Specific Job Duties and Responsibilities Could Include:
- Maintain the Fixed Asset ledger by recording asset additions and/or disposals and posting monthly depreciation expense.
- Maintain the Internal Use Software Capitalization schedule and prepare the monthly posting.
- Maintain Prepaids Schedules by recording prepayments made and posting monthly expensing journals.
- Prepare and post biweekly payroll journal entries.
- File statutory returns including VAT, Sales Tax, and Use tax returns in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Assist with month-end close process including ownership of specifically assigned tasks and deadlines.
- Manage the accounting and support for foreign operations (specifically Canada and UK) including accurate and timely monthly/annual close and tax filings.
- Consolidate the subsidiary accounts into parent company books.
- Populate monthly and weekly reports and/or presentations to help drive good decision making across the organization.
- Participate in the annual GAAP audit with a good understanding of professional etiquette.
- Perform other ad hoc projects for the Controller and CFO.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with QuickBooks (or similar) and MS Excel required
- Experience in accruals, prepayments, foreign currencies, and fixed assets
Essential Functions, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Experience with QuickBooks (or similar) and MS Excel required
- Experience in accruals, prepayments, foreign currencies, and fixed assets
- Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
- Proven ability to work effectively to meet goals and deadlines with minimal supervision
- Highly creative problem-solving skills and an ability to tailor efforts based on importance of the issue being addressed
- A hands-on, detail-oriented mindset with the ability to look beyond the box
Emsi Burning Glass is an equal opportunity employer.