Sr. Financial Reporting Accountant

Prepares periodic financial statements required for external reporting. Collects and analyzes financial data, ensuring that all reporting is in compliance with SEC and GAAP reporting guidelines. Consolidates entries and accounts to be utilized in financial statements. Prepares internal reports as required. Researches accounting rules and regulations and makes recommendations regarding company policy. May provide support and assistance to external auditors. Requires a bachelor's degree of Accounting or Finance. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.

You are a highly motivated candidate ready to join a growing multinational and multicultural company in the pharmaceutical ingredient business with major ongoing projects.

Responsibilities of the Senior Accountant

Recurring accounting tasks

Reconcile bank statements

Record journal entries, accruals and reconcile the general ledger

Processes ACH payments and monitor AR balances

Reconcile payroll

Record depreciation and amortize prepaid expenses

Oversee accounts payable for accuracy

Fixed Asset maintenance consisting of identifying, reporting, and timely capitalization/disposal of capital projects.

Manage, develop, and supervise accounting payable analyst

Manage the monthly close process

Prepare financial reports

Assist the Finance manager with the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Finance department, including budget review and analysis.

Identify opportunities to streamline processes to increase timeliness, efficiency, and improve the accuracy of financial reporting.

Perform other related tasks and projects, as required

Purchase to pay and other internal control supervision

Oversee the ordering and receiving process to ensure tight controls over purchasing

Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.

Audit and Tax

Work with Audit, Tax, and Valuation firms

Assist in audits and tax filing preparation

Manage with year-end audit and tax work papers, including responding to internal and external audit requests and inquiries.

Qualifications of the Senior Accountant

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or 6 years’ experience in the position of Senior Accountant.

Prior experience in HUD accounting and reporting

Solid knowledge of GAAP (Required). IFRS is Optional

Strong leadership skills

Strong communication skills

Professional and discrete

Exceptional organizational skills and follow-through

Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel

Technical knowledge of accounting software, Macola, SpendMap, SAP