Senior Accountant
Company: Real HR Hero Thompson HR Consulting
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Title: Senior Accountant Department: Finance Reports To:
Accounting Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Salary: $75,000-$90,000
Location: Sacramento, CA SUMMARY: The Senior Accountant is
responsible for all accounting transactions, under the general
supervision of the Accounting Manager. Ultimately, the Senior
Accountant is responsible for ensuring compliance with accounting
practices and ensuring confidentiality, accuracy of transactions
and reliability of accounting data. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include but are not limited to: Manage all accounting transactions.
Prepare budget forecast reports and publish financial statements in
collaboration with the Accounting Manager. Perform monthly,
quarterly, and annual closing process. Prepare and post journal
entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, audit financial
transactions. Reconciliation of Accounts Payable and Accounts
Receivable; ensure timely bank payments. Compute various state and
federal taxes and prepare tax returns. Provide instructional
leadership to Accountant. Assist various audits. Comply with
financial policies and regulations. Prepare and provide financial
reports to internal and external stakeholders. Perform other
related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE Requires a BS/BA in finance/accounting or in a similar
field and five (5) years of qualifying accounting operations
experience or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and
experience. CPA or CMA is a plus. To perform this job successfully,
an individual must be able to perform each essential functions
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Experience in
accounting regulations and practices, including Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP) and general ledger functions,
preferably in a non-profit / government entity. Uses skills as a
seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of
industry practices and company policies and procedures; resolves a
wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways.
Detailed-oriented and organized. Confidentiality and integrity
focused. Legally able to work in the USA without sponsorship.
COMPUTER SKILLS Hands-on experience with accounting and financial
management software (e.g. SAP, QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage) is a
must. Demonstrate the ability to use a computer and applicable
computer software effectively. Must have advanced skills using
Excel & Word, Adobe, PowerPoint, and Outlook. LANGUAGE SKILLS -
Demonstrate the ability to explain financial terms in simple
language; demonstrate the ability to read, comprehend, and respond
appropriately through written or verbal form; demonstrate
tactfulness when communicating including internal communication
with staff members of all levels; ability to communicate with a
variety of audiences effectively. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Demonstrate
the ability to utilize theoretical mathematical concepts such as
probability and statistical inference. Demonstrate the ability to
apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and
proportions to practical situations. REASONING Demonstrate the a
bility to effectively apply common sense and follow through to
daily tasks; demonstrate the ability to work with little or no
supervision; demonstrate excellent analytical skills; demonstrate
the ability to efficiently conduct research and ask appropriate
probing questions to complete necessary tasks. PHYSICAL DEMANDS -
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of
this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and stand; use
phone and headset; use hands, arms, finders to type; answer phones;
write; use calculator; demonstrate strength to lift and carry
materials weighing up to 10 pounds; demonstrate clear vision to
read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to
communicate in person and over the telephone; and drive a motor
vehicle on public roads and highways. SENSORY DEMANDS - The
incumbent must spend long hours in intense concentration. The
incumbent must also spend long hours on the computer entering
information which requires attention to detail and high levels of
accuracy. MENTAL DEMANDS - There are a number of deadlines
associated with this position, which may cause significant
pressure. The incumbent must also deal with a wide variety of
people on various issues. REGULAR WORK SCHEDULE Varies depending on
business needs; however, company normal business hours are 8:00am
to 5:00pm, Monday Friday
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