Job Purpose: The senior accountant is responsible for applying accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.Duties: NOTE: The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification.
Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accountsEnsure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and proceduresMake certain all financial reporting deadlines are metPrepare financial management reportsEnsure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processesEstablish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control proceduresResolve accounting discrepancies and irregularitiesContinuous management and support of budget and forecast activitiesMonitor and support taxation requirementsDevelop and maintain financial databasesPrepare for financial audit and coordinate the audit processOversee accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expensesEvaluate and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenuesCollect and analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problemsEnsure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and integrity of financial dataEducation and Experience: Accounting degree or equivalentKnowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principlesKnowledge of economic principlesKnowledge of auditing practices and principlesKnowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulationsKnowledge and experience of accounting computer applications (such as Microsoft Access, Excel, and QuickBooks)Usually a minimum of 3 years of experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial adviceKey Competencies: Attention to detail and accuracyPlanning and organizingStrategic thinkingStrong communication skillsInformation and task monitoringProblem identification and analysisJudgment and problem-solvingSupervisory skillsTeamworkStress tolerancePay: $35,000.00 per yearExperience:Accounting: 3 years (Required)