Are you a dedicated Senior Staff Accountant looking to join a growing organization based here in the Cincinnati area? Don't miss your chance and apply now!What you will be doing as the Sr. Staff Accountant: Lead the month end and year end close process with guidance from the Accounting manager/supervisor ensuring appropriate and accurate accruals.Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts assigned in a timely manner.Research and resolving account discrepancies, audit findings and issues of non-compliance.Oversee and maintain integrity of General Ledger posting and activities.Prepare financial and management reports including variance analysesTake ownership of mandatory reporting requirements of the agency and ensure timely error free regulatory and investor related filings.Assist the Accounting manager/supervisor with budget preparations and monthly variance analysesResearch and document financial related issuesPrepare all financial data and enter into prescribed portals and ensure balancing and tie-outAssist during Audits with preparation and documentation of workpapers, supporting schedules and auditor request follow ups.Maintain banking relationships for accounts responsible for and lead in issue resolution for any anomalies and ensure compliance with covenants.Keep up to date with technical accounting pronouncements, analyze their impact to the agency and communicate implementation and compliance timelines.Stay abreast of all industry guidelines as it relates to the financial operation and ensure understanding of others within the agencyEnsure all accounting functions have updated and accurate standard operating procedures, making changes where necessaryOwn the Sr Accounting role and collaborate with our internal and external business partners providing guidance as it relates to technical accounting.Perform other duties as assignedWhat you will need as the Sr. Staff Accountant: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or BusinessMinimum of five (5) years of Accounting experience two (2) of which should be at Senior levelWorking knowledge of GAAP/GASBExcellent communication skills both written and verbalStrong organizational and stress management skillsStrong attention to detailDemonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skillsAbility to multi-task and thrive in a high-paced environmentHigh affinity to learn and apply governmental (Federal, State, Local) rules and regulations; andDemonstrated experience working with financial software applications and Microsoft Office applicationsGreat team player demonstrating patience, persistence and leadershipGreat analytical and problem-solving skillsProficiency in Microsoft Excel.Ability to work with little to no supervision#J-18808-Ljbffr