Sr Accountant

o be successful as a senior accountant, you should have a solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and strong financial analysis skills. An outstanding senior accountant should also possess strong Excel skills, be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work with little to no supervision and perform under pressure.

Senior Accountant Responsibilities:

• Coordinating accounting functions and programs.
  
• Preparing financial analyses and reports.
  
• Preparing revenue projections and forecasting expenditure.
  
• Assisting with preparing and monitoring budgets.
  
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
  
• Assisting with annual audit preparations.
  
• Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
  
• Preparing federal, state, local, and special tax returns.
  
• Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
  
• Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or assigned.
  

Senior Accountant Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
  
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
  
• Working knowledge of tax laws and GAAP.
  
• Strong financial analysis skills.
  
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  
• Strong organizational and stress management skills.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
  
• Ability to train and manage staff.
  
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.
  

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