Senior Accountant

Job Purpose:

The senior accountant is responsible for keeping financial records updated, preparing reports and reconciling statements and accounts. The senior accountant utilizes accounting software programs to process business transactions. This role also records journal entries, performs treasury functions, and assists with annual audit reporting.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 -          Maintains accounting records by making copies; filing documents.

-          Reconciles statements by comparing statements with the general ledger.

-          Maintains accounting database by entering data into the computer; processing backups.

-          Determines value of depreciable assets by running depreciation software program.

-          Prepare and post journal entries to the general ledger.

-          Track tax payments and compile information for tax filing.

-          Reconcile accounts monthly and prepare reports to present to management.

-          Assemble financial data for audits.

-          Track deposits made to bank and handle deposit transfers.

-          Sets up financing with banking partners for equipment loans.

-          Research, track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies.

-          Reconcile petty cash and prepare reimbursement voucher monthly.

-          Print daily bank reports and update the bank spreadsheet.

-          Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.

-          Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

-          Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

-          Any and all other duties assigned by management