Associate accountant Jobs in Tucson az

TITLE : Senior Accountant

REPORTS TO : Corporate Controller

JOB DUTIES / GENERAL REQUIREMENTS :

The Senior Accountant position is for an experienced accountant overseeing general accounting processes including the close process, reconciliation and preparation of monthly financial statements, interaction with management in various departments, and adherence to accounting policies and procedures. This position will report directly to the Corporate Controller.

Responsibilities include :

Prepare and post monthly journal entries and allocation entries in the General Ledger.

Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes.

Analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts.

Preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

Maintain capital lease schedules and reconcile payments on a monthly basis.

Analyze monthly financial data to identify trends and areas of possible risk, savings or opportunity.

Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen controls.

Significant internal interaction with operations and other departments within the Organization.

Assists auditors in timely completion of annual audits.

Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and integrity of financial data.

Respond to inquiries regarding financial results and special reporting requests.

Performs various special projects and tasks as required and / or requested.

Competencies :

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills.

Commitment to detailed financial accounting and reporting.

Ability to work in a team environment, sharing knowledge or training and mentoring peer-level team members.

Detail-oriented and ability to manage multiple projects / deadlines simultaneously.

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Highly skilled in Excel spreadsheets.

COINS experience a plus.

Required Qualifications & Experience :

BS degree in Accounting or Finance

8+ years of Accounting experience

Excellent work habits, including a willingness to work to get the job done

Must be able to pass a pre-placement drug test and background screen

Preferred Qualifications :

3-5 years’ experience auditing in a public accounting firm

CPA certification