Staff Accountant Senior

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for completing day-to-day general financial accounting processes and providing financial guidance and analysis to ensure accurate and timely recording and reporting of financial and statistical data in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), governmental regulations, and internal accounting policies. Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of assigned audit responsibilities. Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of accounting systems, policies, procedures, process improvements, and internal controls. Collaborates closely with Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Tax, Supply Chain, Legal, Human Resources, and Information Technology teams.

• Responsible for ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and special assignments as needed.
• Monitors, evaluates, implements, and adheres to internal controls over areas of responsibility.
• Performs monthly closing procedures, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and statistical analysis to ensure the accuracy of financial statements.
• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial statements and reports, including comparison to budget and historical trends, to ensure accurate financial statements in collaboration with the Financial Reporting Team.
• Investigates, researches, and participates in the development and implementation of new policies or procedures related to internal financial reporting matters.
• Reviews assigned areas for continuous process improvement and participates in the development and implementation of improved procedures.
• Ensures accurate and timely completion of and response to internal and external auditors' requests and queries.
• Responds to requests and queries related to reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares analysis of estimation and risk areas while providing input and recommendations for issue resolution to Accounting Management.
• Maintains job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and government rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of general ledger and related financial and revenue cycle business intelligence systems (e.g., Workday and Epic).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all levels of staff, management, executives, and external organizations.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and detail-oriented.
• Strong analytical skills with well-developed problem-solving skills.
• Excellent computer skills with a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar products.
• Proactive, self-starter capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.