Senior Accountant

Job Summary:

The Senior Accountant will direct and oversee the financial activities of the corporation, direct the preparation of current financial reports and summaries, and create forecasts predicting future growth.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
•Oversees Accounting department, budget preparation, and audit functions.
•Works with other department heads to monitor each department and make recommendations.

Duties/Responsibilities:
•Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets,shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
•Compares sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actualexpenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
•Reviews planning process and suggests improvements to current methods.
•Analyzes operations to identify areas in need of reorganization, downsizing, or elimination.
•Works with the CEO and President as well as Directors of all departments to coordinate planningand establish priorities for the planning process.
•Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future growth in sales andmarket share.
•Identifies opportunities for expansion into new product areas.
•Oversee investment of funds and work with investment bankers to raise capital as needed.
•Produce managerial reports as needed.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:
•Excellent management and supervisory skills.
•Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
•Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience:
•Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, or Finance required.
•Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
•Eight to ten years of experience in financial management required.

Physical Requirements:
•Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access various departments of a given location.