Sr Accountant

XceedSearch.com; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

Benefits

Job summary

XceedSearch.com is seeking a Senior Accountant in Scottsdale responsible for financial statement preparation and financial reporting. The role includes interaction with auditors and corporate staff, ensuring accuracy of financial records and reporting.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, experience in the insurance industry, and a strong understanding of GAAP. This position offers a salary starting from $90K with potential bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of related work experience with a public company preferred.
• Insurance industry experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex monthly financial statements and reports.
• Collaborate with corporate staff to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Assist in monthly close process including journal entry preparation.
• Ensure accounting records and financial statements are accurate.
• Provide leadership and direction to team members.

Skills

Knowledge of corporate accounting practices

Knowledge of GAAP

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Experience performing complex data analysis

Strong time-management skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting

CPA or currently pursuing CPA certification

Tools

Oracle

Workday

Job description

Xceedsearch is currently seeking a Sr Accountant in Scottsdale

Salary from $90Kplus 10% bonus and benefits

Senior Accountant

Job Summary

Senior level accounting professional responsible for financial statement preparation, journal entries, financial reporting and consolidation. Interaction with internal and external auditors as well as corporate staff at all levels. Involved in completing monthly closing procedures, preparing account balance sheet reconciliations and analysis for company.

Duties

• Prepares and reviews complex monthly financial statements and reports at both the local level and the corporate level.
• Collaborate with corporate staff to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Assist in monthly close process including journal entry preparation and complex reconciliations related to various insurance‑based accounts.
• Ensure that accounting records and financial statements are accurate and complete by analyzing transactions and the general ledger accounts. Recommend any needed reclassifications or adjustments.
• Furnishes advice on accounting matters such as classification of transactions for Balance Sheet or Income Statement presentation.
• Provides leadership and direction to team members, rather than through a direct supervisory role.
• Provides support to financial staff with issues related to financial reporting.
• Solve complex problems by drawing on relevant career experience and professional judgment.
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial systems, controls and reporting.
• Identify and help implement process improvements.
• Participate in ad‑hoc projects as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of corporate accounting practices, procedures and principles as they relate to the organization, business unit and insurance industry.
• Knowledge of GAAP and statutory accounting principles.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business‑related software systems, including processing systems and applications. Oracle and Workday preferred.
• Experience performing complex data‑driven analysis on complex data sets.
• Strong time‑management skills, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Fast learner and inquisitive personality.
• Attention to detail, thoroughness, highly organized.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting.
• CPA or currently pursuing CPA certification preferred.
• A minimum of five years of related work experience with a public company preferred.
• Insurance industry experience strongly preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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