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Senior Staff AccountantKavaliro • Jacksonville, FL, United States
Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant

Kavaliro • Jacksonville, FL, United States
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Staff Accountant

A Senior Staff Accountant plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the company's financial processes. Duties typically include the following:

1. Financial Reporting and Analysis

  • Preparation of Financial Statements: Senior staff accountants are often responsible for preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring they comply with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).
  • Reconciliation: They reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded, including bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and accounts receivable/payable reconciliations.
  • Variance Analysis: Analyzing financial data, identifying discrepancies, and reporting on variances between actual and budgeted figures to management.

2. General Ledger Maintenance

  • Journal Entries: Senior staff accountants make journal entries to record business transactions, including adjusting, closing, and recurring entries.
  • Month-End/Year-End Closings: Overseeing and participating in the month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
  • Account Management: Maintaining and updating general ledger accounts, ensuring they are properly classified, balanced, and supported.

3. Internal Controls and Compliance

  • Ensuring Compliance: Ensuring that the company adheres to regulatory requirements and internal policies, as well as industry standards.
  • Audit Preparation: Assisting with internal and external audits, preparing audit schedules, and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Internal Control Implementation: Implementing and monitoring internal controls to safeguard the company's assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.

4. Tax Preparation and Compliance

  • Tax Filings: Preparing or assisting with the preparation of tax returns, including income tax, sales tax, and payroll taxes, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Tax Research: Researching tax regulations and advising the team on tax-saving strategies or changes in tax laws.

5. Supervisory and Mentorship Responsibilities

  • Team Management: Supervising junior accountants or accounting clerks, providing training, and reviewing their work for accuracy and adherence to accounting principles.
  • Process Improvement: Identifying areas for process improvements in accounting workflows and implementing more efficient practices.

7. Cash Management and Treasury

  • Cash Flow Monitoring: Managing and forecasting cash flows to ensure the company has adequate liquidity to meet its financial obligations.
  • Banking Relations: Communicating with banks or financial institutions regarding cash management, including wire transfers, and maintaining relationships for credit or loan needs.

8. Ad Hoc Financial Analysis and Reporting

  • Special Projects: Conducting special financial analysis as required, such as cost-benefit analysis, margin analysis, or capital expenditure evaluations.
  • Management Reporting: Preparing reports for senior management to help guide business decisions, such as profitability, financial health, or investment opportunities.

9. Software and Systems Utilization

  • ERP Systems: Proficient use of accounting software and ERP systems to track financial transactions and generate reports.
  • Automation and Tools: Leveraging tools to automate manual tasks, improving efficiency in financial reporting, data entry, and reconciliation.

Key Skills and Attributes:

  • Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in financial records and reports.
  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze financial data and make informed recommendations.
  • Communication Skills: Ability to explain complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Problem-Solving: Resolving discrepancies or issues in the accounting processes.
  • Time Management: Balancing multiple tasks and deadlines, particularly during close periods.
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