Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Includes but is not limited to the following:

• Internal/External Audit Management
• • Internal Audit Management – Auditing of internal Finance processes.
  • Audit preparation including preparing and leading internal and external audits – organizing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.
  • Serve as lead for consolidation audits, ensuring accurate data and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate globally to facilitate and support completion of global auditing process and compliance.
  • Coordinate auditor requests for interim and year-end audits, as well as auditor requests for tax information.
  • Review of auditor requests before submission to auditors.
• Financial/Accounting
• • Review entries for bonds/equities and the Zipvest board report as part of investment accounting responsibilities.
  • Assist in financial reporting on project performance including variances, forecasts, and expenditure tracking.
  • Ensure GAAP and tax compliance.
• Process Improvement
• • Identify and communicate best practices in financial oversight for the Finance team in an effort to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Provide training and support to other team members on financial aspects of project management and audit readiness.
• Reporting and Communication
• • Maintain accurate documentation for processes, audits, and financial performance, and review with appropriate Finance management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
• MBA or Masters in Accounting preferred; CPA preferred
• 10-15 years of financial statement analysis experience.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Demonstrated Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required. 
• Knowledge of AX operating system a plus.

Smoking is permitted in most areas of Zippo workplace facilities, other than certain designated non-smoking areas.