The Senior Accountant will be responsible for supporting a wide range of financial operations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Key duties include tracking SG&A and COGS expenses, managing vendor and client setup, maintaining inventory and fixed assets records, performing Balance Sheet reconciliations, and assisting with cash applications, AP/AR processes, and month-end close activities. The role also involves supporting external audits, filing 1099s, identifying process improvement opportunities, and collaborating across departments to align accounting practices with business needs. Confidentiality, accuracy, and a proactive approach to financial management are essential.
Core Responsibilities:
- Track and analyze SG&A and COGS expenses to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Review, approve and set up new vendors and clients in accordance with company policies and financial guidelines.
- Research, record and manage inventory adjustments.
- Prepare and review assigned Balance Sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
- Maintain and track company’s fixed assets, ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation with financial records.
- Assist with daily cash application and accounts payable activities ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, collections and reconciliations.
- Work with accounting firm to ensure annual 1099s are filed accurately and timely.
- Review aging reports and ensure timely resolution of aging items for AP and AR.
- Assist with the month end close, financial statements and account analysis.
- Assist with obtaining external auditor requests.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and automations in accounting procedures and systems and work with the team to implement changes for enhanced efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborate with other departments and align accounting processes with business needs.
- Reconcile financial discrepancies through the collection and analysis of account information.
- Safeguard operations by maintaining the confidentiality of financial information.
- Prepare ad hoc reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
- Planning/Organizing: Prioritize and plan work activities efficiently.
- Interpersonal Skills: Maintain confidentiality, openness to others' ideas, and willingness to embrace innovation.
- Oral Communication: Communicate clearly and persuasively in various situations, including group presentations.
- Written Communication: Edit work for spelling and grammar, present numerical data effectively, and interpret written information.
- Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, skillfully gather and analyze information.
- Quality Control: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, monitoring work for quality.
- Adaptability: Adjust to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and effectively handle unexpected events or delays.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a related position with similar responsibilities.
- Proficiency in NetSuite strongly preferred.
- Experience working with Inventory and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) preferred.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, including the preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Effective time management, written, and verbal communication skills.