Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparing and reviewing financial statements and other reports, as well as presenting financial statement results to members of management. The Senior Accountant will also perform general ledger account reconciliations, review and research transactions in the general ledger, and post journal entries.

Working independently, the Senior Accountant must have the ability to perform multiple tasks while producing a high volume of work with accuracy. A sense of urgency, excellent attention to detail, and strong Microsoft Excel skills are required for this position. The Senior Accountant will demonstrate initiative, solid organizational skills, dependability, diligence, commitment to teamwork, enthusiasm for customer service, and dedication to finding solutions in an efficient manner.

Responsibilities include:

• Retain a strong understanding of GAAP
• Possess the ability to quickly acquire a solid understanding of Caterpillar reporting requirements
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and related analysis
• Prepare monthly and annual general ledger account reconciliations and analysis
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Assist in design and preparation of budgets for review by management
• Assist with special projects as needed and other tasks as assigned by management
• Become proficient in the company's software systems including but not limited to Microsoft Dynamics AX, Targit, and SharePoint
• Demonstrate an ability to manage multiple tasks and meet recurring deadlines
• Execute all tasks with a high degree of accuracy

Skills

Required skills include:

• Sense of Urgency: Advanced
• Organizational: Advanced
• Financial: Advanced
• Written Communication: Advanced
• Verbal Communication: Advanced
• Microsoft Office: Advanced
• Computer: Advanced

Education

Required: Bachelors or better in Accounting.

Experience

Required: Four or more years of work experience in a corporate/industry accounting role or public accounting is required. Certified Public Accountant Certification preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred: Certified Public Acct