Senior Accountant 5 - 152573-1

Lucid Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role involves analyzing financial information, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in accounting, with a strong ability to work independently and manage time effectively. You will play a crucial role in advising executives and developing solutions to financial challenges. If you are passionate about finance and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of financial and accounting experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Review accounting records and financial statements for accuracy.
• Prepare forms and manuals for accounting personnel.
• Advise executives on resource utilization and tax strategies.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of federal and state regulations

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Advanced degree in finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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About The Job: Senior Accountant 5 - 152573-1

• Location: remote - must meet PST core hours
• Schedule: M-F, 40 HR
• Start Date: 5/12/2025
• Salary: $52.45/hourly

Candidates with previous experience working at Microsoft Corporation, either as a full-time employee (FTE) or contractor, are strongly preferred.

Summary

The main function of an accountant is to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization. A typical accountant is responsible for analyzing and communicating financial information for clients.

Job Responsibilities

1. Review accounting records, financial statements or other financial reports created by staff to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
2. Review and approve budgets and periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
3. Create recordkeeping and accounting systems.
4. Prepare forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel and direct their work activities.
5. Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend and/or develop solutions to business and financial problems.
6. Advise executives about issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
7. Review and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
8. Analyze and verify annual reports, financial statements, and other records, using accepted accounting and statistical procedures to assess financial condition and facilitate financial planning.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Application of accounting and mathematical principles.
• Analysis of business trends and projecting future revenues and expenses.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations related to accounting.
• Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related accounting software.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial discipline is required. An advanced degree is preferred. Minimum 10+ years of financial and/or accounting experience.

Candidate Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the field.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with compliance, controls, and partner incentives is required.
• Knowledge of using Copilot for data analysis is a plus.
• Performance will be assessed based on deadlines and quality of work.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services