Senior Accountant

Gateway Group Personnel; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Memphis is seeking an individual to prepare financial statements and support the monthly closing process. Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, familiarity with accounting practices, and strong Excel skills. Experience of four to six years is preferred. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional looking to contribute to accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• MBA or CPA certificate preferred.
• Four to six years of related work experience.
• Ability to research accounting questions and present findings clearly for management.
• Detailed balance sheet and P/L analytics expertise.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill monthly close-related tasks including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review financial statements and support documentation.
• Act as an accounting business partner to regional managers.
• Participate in inventory and audit processes.
• Responsible for all accounting and reporting for four service locations.
• Review and document processes; suggest improvements to management.
• Gather data and contribute to the budget process.
• Participate in inventory and audit processes.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of financial reporting interfaces with the general ledger.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices

Ability to research accounting questions

Detailed balance sheet and P/L analytics

Critical thinking and attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

This position will be responsible for performing the necessary duties required to assist in producing financial statements in a timely manner each month.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fulfill monthly close-related tasks for assigned areas of balance sheet and P/L, which includes journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts & maintain support folders
• Review financial statements prepared by others prior to inclusion in monthly financial statement package
• Act as an accounting business partner to various regional managers
• Responsible for all aspects of accounting and reporting for four service locations
• Review and document current processes and procedures and recommended process improvements to management
• Gather data and contribute to the budget process
• Participate in inventory and audit process
• For assigned accounting areas, develop in-depth knowledge of financial reporting and how they interface with the general ledger
• Perform other tasks as assigned

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent is required. MBA or CPA certificate preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Four to six years of related work experience

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills including intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and auditing practices and principles
• Ability to research accounting questions/concerns and present clear, concise, and actionable findings for management review
• Well versed in performing detailed balance sheet and P/L analytics
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team performing work that requires critical thinking and attention to detail