Senior Accountant (on-site)

Senior Accountant

We are seeking a unique individual to lead our financial and operational improvement plans. The Senior Accountant will have direct interaction with the leadership team at all levels of the organization. This role will rely heavily on world-class analytical capabilities and business acumen coupled with an ability to quickly develop and help implement identified improvement opportunities. We expect this role to have a continuous improvement mindset and to help drive this culture throughout the organization. This position has broad responsibilities for supporting the preparation and distribution of accurate and reliable financial information across the organization. This role is expected to provide timely insights as to the business and drive efficiency in the accounting close. This role will have exposure to budgeting, forecasting and our financial review process during non-peak periods.

This position is on-site at our Centennial, CO office.

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead the month end financial close for Business Unit(s)
• Prepare journal entries and complete month end close tasks
• Complete monthly account reconciliations timely and accurately
• Generate, analyze, review and communicate financial data actual, prior and budget.
• Analyze trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to help predict future revenue and expenses.
• Assist with budgeting and planning consolidation annually.
• Support the consolidation and reporting for our global organization.
• Participate in and/or lead ad hoc projects.
• Assist, train and mentor other accounting staff
• Maintains and coordinates implementation of accounting and control procedures
• Records and corrects billing, inventory, costing, and other accounting discrepancies
• Assists in capital asset tracking and ensuring compliance with capital asset internal controls
• Assists with special projects as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree is required with focus on Accounting and/or Finance
• Advanced financial degrees/designations (CPA, CFA, MBA) are also preferred but not required
• 5+ years' experience in roles/experience including, but not limited to: accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial auditor, SOX compliance, fixed assets management, including maintenance, budgeting, forecasting & reporting, capitalizing assets in accordance with policy, maintain cashbook and perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits and posting of cash to accounts payable ledger, daily cashflow reporting, month end accruals, prepayments & journals, balance sheet reconciliations, management and administration of the chart of accounts & ledger.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Proactive, strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to lead change
• Process oriented individual with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles and procedures
• Deep understanding of financial statements, financial modeling, and key business performance indicators
• Excellent relationship building skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment working across function and business units
• Insatiable curiosity coupled with a strong desire for on-going learning and development
• Confident and self-aware with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to analyze large datasets and develop concise conclusions
• Must be detail-oriented to ensure accuracy and quality of output
• Advanced Excel user (e.g., Pivots, Sumifs, If/thens, vlookups, and other data analysis functions)

Physical Requirements:

• Extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer or other digital devices including close visual acuity
• Frequent use of hands for typing, writing, and handling office equipment - often repetitive in nature
• Occasional walking during on-site visits to different areas within the organization.
• Active listening and clear speech are essential for effectively supporting and coaching leaders and employees.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 25 pounds

TAKKION is an Equal Opportunity Employer