Senior accountant Job Description
Senior accountant Job Description Template
Senior Accountants oversee financial operations, conduct audits, and prepare financial reports. They ensure compliance with regulations, manage budgeting processes, and analyze financial data for strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities:
- Perform month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule
- Analyze revenues, commissions and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a monthly basis
- Prepare monthly account reconciliations
- Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
- Assist with the preparation of tax returns and other regulatory filings
- Assist with the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures
- Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an accountant
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements accurately
- Proficient in using accounting software, such as Quickbooks or SAP
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
