Senior Accountant - Buckingham Search

Our team is working with a highly acquisitive and fast-growing company in the energy space whose expertise in sales, operations & finance has created the need to expand their team! We are seeking a dynamic, well-rounded Senior Accountant! If you get excited about the opportunity to wear several hats, take on a variety of responsibilities (where no two days could look the same), and thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments, this could be a great match for you!

Responsibilities:

• Oversight and responsibility for the accounting and financial reporting of a portfolio of service centers
• Executes the monthly close procedures (record journal entries, prepare account reconciliations, and collect data from field offices) and ensures that all transactions are recorded in compliance with applicable accounting standards
• Identifies and investigates variances in actuals versus budget/forecast and provide resolutions
• Assess compliance with standard operating procedures and internal controls
• Takes a leadership role assisting Controller with annual financial statement audit process including being a liaison with the outside audit team
• Drives all aspects of accounting integration for newly acquired businesses
• Assists with sales and use tax audits and regulatory compliance as needed
• Completes special projects assigned by the Controller

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Accounting
• Minimum two years of applicable experience – audit experience required
• CPA preferred – but will consider CPA in progress
• 2-4 years mid-tier public or Big 4 accounting experience preferred
• Demonstrated understanding and ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and accounting policies to business transactions
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong ability to absorb and process information quickly
• Excellent project management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency using MS Office 365 applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel minimally to company’s field locations primarily upon acquisition of newly acquired businesses