Senior Accountant

JobLeader; Almada; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

JobLeader, a reputable accounting firm in Almada, is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial operations for clients, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. The role requires preparing financial statements, budgeting, cash flow oversight, audits, and policy development.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting or related field, CPA preferred, with at least 5 years in accounting, strong GAAP/tax knowledge, and proficiency in QuickBooks or Sage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in accounting, preferably in a senior role.
• Excellent knowledge of GAAP principles and tax laws.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Monitor cash flow and manage accounts payable/receivable.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with tax laws.
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance on financial decisions to clients.
• Train and mentor junior accountants.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

We are hiring a Senior Accountant to join our reputable accounting firm located in the beautiful coastal city of Almada As a Senior Accountant you will be responsible for managing and overseeing all financial operations of our clients ensuring accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes
• Monitor cash flow and manage accounts payablereceivable
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with tax laws
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures
• Provide guidance on financial decisions to clients
• Train and mentor junior accountants

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field
• Certified Public Accountant CPA preferred
• Minimum of 5 years experience in accounting preferably in a senior role
• Excellent knowledge of GAAP principles and tax laws
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Proficient in accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• We offer a competitive salary of $1800 per month as well as opportunities for professional growth within our firm

This is a full-time position open to all genders