Senior Accountant

Jobtailor; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Accountant to support financial reporting, GL maintenance, and regulatory compliance in Santa Fe, NM. You will partner with management to analyze data and drive financial insights, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring timely close processes.

The role emphasizes GAAP expertise, strong Excel/SAP skills, and the ability to improve internal controls and processes within a dynamic regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Five to eight years of similar or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Accounting Software proficiency (Advanced) including SAP and MS Office.
• GAAP knowledge (Advanced) and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts as needed.
• Ensure compliance with NCUA and other regulatory bodies.
• Prepare the Call Report and other regulatory filings.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to management for decision-making.
• Review and improve accounting processes, internal controls, reconciliations, and operational efficiencies.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and provide required documentation.
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, prepaids, and fixed assets.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records and timely reporting.
• Mentor and guide junior accounting staff, providing oversight and feedback.
• Support all accounting functions throughout the fiscal year, including year-end close.

Skills

GAAP

Financial Analysis

Independent Work

Deadline Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

7+ years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Assist with the review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts as needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulations from NCUA and other applicable regulatory bodies.
• Prepare the Call Report and other regulatory filings.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to management for decision-making.
• Review and improve accounting processes, internal controls, reconciliations, and operational efficiencies.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and provide required documentation.
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, prepaids, and fixed assets.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records while maintaining timely internal and external financial reporting.
• Mentor and guide junior accounting staff, providing oversight, feedback, and review of work completed by staff accountants and accounting specialists.
• Support all accounting functions throughout the fiscal year, including year-end close activities.

Requirements

• Five years to eight years of similar or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Seven (7) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Accounting Software (Advanced)
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) (Advanced)
• SAP (Intermediate)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate)
• Independent Work and Deadline Management (Advanced)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and advanced accounting software, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while providing insights for financial decision-making. Capable of mentoring junior staff and improving accounting processes for operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Accounting Software
• Financial Statement Review
• Regulatory Compliance
• Mentoring Junior Staff

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Statement Review
• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Financial Data Analysis
• Regulatory Filings Preparation
• Internal Controls Improvement

Soft Skills

• Independent Work
• Deadline Management

Industry Keywords

• NCUA Compliance
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Operational Efficiency
• Audit Coordination

Tools & Technologies

• SAP
• Microsoft Office Suite