Senior Accountant

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Senior Accountant

Xceedsearch Online

icon Scottsdale, AZ, US, 85260

iconFull Time

icon7 November 2024

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Company Description

Salary up to $100K plus 10% bonus

401K 6% match

3 weeks PTO

Hybrid Role

Medical Dental Benefits

Position:                      Senior Accountant                                                        

Reports To:                 Director, Accounting and Reporting

FLSA Status:                Exempt

Updated:                      April 2024

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Job Summary

Senior level accounting professional responsible for financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, preparing journal entries, financial reporting, SOX compliance, and assisting with audits. Interaction with auditors, as well as corporate staff at all levels. Involved in completing monthly closing assignments and providing fluctuation analysis for company.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

  1. Assist in monthly close process including journal entry preparation and complex reconciliations.
  2. Collaborate with corporate staff to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
  3. Prepares and reviews complex monthly financial statements and reports at both the local level and the corporate level.
  4. Ensure that accounting records and financial statements are accurate and complete by analyzing transactions and the general ledger accounts. Recommend any needed reclassifications or adjustments.
  5. Facilitate SOX compliance by working with control owners to update process narratives and audit the support provided to test the controls.
  6. Assist with external audits both at a local and corporate level.
  7. Provides support to financial staff with issues related to financial reporting.
  8. Solve complex problems by drawing on relevant career experience and professional judgment.
  9. Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial systems, internal controls and financial reporting.
  10. Identify and help implement process improvements.
  11. Participate in ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

  1. Knowledge of corporate accounting practices, procedures and principles as they relate to the organization, business unit, and insurance industry.
  2. Knowledge of GAAP and statutory accounting principles.
  3. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software systems, including processing systems and applications. Oracle and Workday preferred.
  4. Experience performing complex data driven analysis on complex data sets.  Advanced Excel skills required.
  5. Strong time-management skills, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  6. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff at all levels.
  7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  8. Ability to work independently and contribute to team goals.
  9. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  10. Fast learner and inquisitive personality
  11. Attention to detail, thoroughness, highly organized.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting.
  • CPA or currently pursing CPA certification preferred.
  • A minimum of five years of related work experience.
  • Insurance industry experience a plus.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Thank You
Arnold Avila
Xceed Search
(480) 419-1311
http://www.xceedsearch.com