Senior Accountant - PrideStaff

Senior Accountant

Hours:  9:00am - 5:00pm M-F

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 DOE

Location: Hudson, OH

The Senior Accountant II supports the Senior Director, Finance & Controller in carrying out various responsibilities of the Accounting & Finance Department.  The role is specifically responsible for the preparation of monthly and quarterly operating and enterprise financial statements, builds forecasts, prepares financial reports to help achieve organizational goals, assists in the development and management of annual budgets for the organization and performs periodic cost and productivity analyses. With experience, this role will lead the coordination of external audit activities and resolve open audit items. A high degree of integrity and confidentiality is required for this role coupled with an ability to work both cross functionally and independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversees account reconciliation process. 

• Prepares benefit and payroll-related journal entries and payroll budget tracking.  

• Prepares monthly and quarterly operating and enterprise financial statements and business review packages for leadership.

• Working closely with the Controller, assists with the preparation of the budget, builds forecasts, prepares financial statements and reports on the results.    

• Coordinates the annual external audit, completing prepared by client schedules and analysis of investment classifications. 

• Executes procedures and reviews work papers supporting external audit of internal controls, business processes and account balances. Resolves open audit items working with the Senior Director as needed.  

• Oversees the preparation of annual tax filing of form 990 & 990T.

• Communicates functional budgets to leaders, as appropriate, supports the use of the accounting software for budget management, and prepares reports as requested.

• Maintains current knowledge of and implements changes based on company policies and procedures, federal policies and directives, and current accounting practices which directly or indirectly impact the organization.

• Identifies and drives process improvements, automation and standardization that will result in greater efficiencies as well as decrease exposure to financial misstatements.

• Acts as a backup to the Sr Director, Finance & Controller and Associate Director, Senior Accountant as needed.

• Executes ad hoc analysis, such as completion of required deliverables for the Business Offices, assisting with financial scenario analysis for the VP/CEO, developing data models to assist with weekly/monthly activities, and other projects or reporting as assigned by the Senior Director.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required 

• 4 or more years of experience in accounting  

• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel (Macros, Pivot Tables, and Vlookups), and Outlook 
• Must have experience with Netsuite and/or Sage Intacct
• Non-profit as well as corporate accounting experience

• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections 

• Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management 

• Strong planning and organization skills, including ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• Strong analytical ability and perseverance to solve problems with high attention to detail

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Focus on customer service 

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $85,000.00 - $100,000.00