Sr. Accountant (Rockledge, FL) - Regis HR Group

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Accountant oversees the accounts receivable function and assists with journal entries and reporting, maintenance of fixed assets, general ledger (GL) reconciliations, and accounting policy development. This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Education: Bachelor degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Experience: Four or more years of related experience 
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office software programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Proven experience with invoicing and collecting accounts receivable.
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence for review by executive management.
• Working toward CPA certification is a plus.
• Experience preparing state tax returns and responding to state audit requests is a plus.
• Experience with Unanet is a plus.
• Government contracts accounting and accounts receivable experience is a plus.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Leads and directs accounts receivable staff in the timely preparation and submission of accounts receivable invoices and collection of receivables. Thoroughly reviews invoices and backup for accuracy prior to submission.
• Prepares daily receivables update for review by accounting management.
• Records cash receipts to general ledger daily.
• Leads preparation of general ledger journal entries, fixed asset maintenance, and monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Analyses and reconciles balance sheet accounts.
• Reports, analyzes, and interprets financial and operating data for management.
• Prepares, reviews, and interprets data for inclusion in financial reports, statements, and summaries.

CORE DUTIES/ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Reviews financial data for accuracy; identifies problems and supports day-to-day operations.
• Assists in adoption of new accounting standards including but not limited to researching standard, preparing written accounting policy for company, and preparing new disclosures.
• Assists with company cash flow analysis including but not limited to tracking cash flow activity, preparing reports, and analyzing information for management.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly reporting and analyses for review by accounting management.
• Supports policy development and offers advice regarding accounting and internal control issues, reporting needs, and policy review and changes.
• Develops reporting and variance analysis regarding departmental operating budget versus actual expenses.
• Analyzes and maintains all accounts receivable accounts, refund accounts, and deposit accounts.
• Assists with annual external audits and state and bank audits.
• Assists with special projects as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

• Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. 
• Flexible and able to work with various personalities. 
• Teamwork skills required.
• Time management skills required.
• The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential.
• High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

Note:  This description indicates, in general terms, the type and level of work performed and responsibilities held by the team member(s).  Duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive or specific to any individual team member.  

No Third Party Agencies or Submissions Will Be Accepted.  

Our company is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. DFWP  

Opportunities posted here do not create any implied or express employment contract between you and our company / our clients and can be changed at our discretion and / or the discretion of our clients. Any and all information may change without notice. We reserve the right to solely determine applicant suitability. By your submission you agree to all terms herein.

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