Senior Accountant - Creative Financial Staffing

Senior Accountant

Overview:

Do you love working in public accounting but don't love the long hours & travel? This role is a great alternative that still provides similar responsibilities without the grueling schedule!

Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant for their team. They are a premier employer in the Michiana market=people join the team & don't want to leave!
They're collaborative and entrepreneurial and part of the cutting edge marketplace in South Bend!

This position will help with financial oversight, ad-hoc reports and provide an exciting mix of day to day operations and forward thinking strategy and analysis!

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting Policy Development: Research emerging accounting issues, document findings, and implement appropriate accounting policies within the portfolio management teams.

• Operational Finance: Handle daily financial operations, including managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury functions.

• Month-End Close Activities: Oversee the month-end close process, including tasks such as recording, reconciling, and analyzing general ledger accounts to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for management, investors, and compliance purposes.

• Audit and Compliance Support: Coordinate with external auditors and assist in preparing for annual financial audits and ensuring tax compliance.

• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve system efficiencies, and reduce operational waste by leveraging technology.

• Due Diligence Support: Participate in financial due diligence activities related to the acquisition strategies of our portfolio companies.

• Post-Acquisition Integration: Lead the financial integration efforts for newly acquired companies within the portfolio.

• Special Projects: Take on various ad hoc projects as required to support team objectives.

Required Skills:

• Qualifications:

  • CPA designation is preferred but not mandatory.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is preferred.

• Experience:

  • 3-5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in public accounting.
  • Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP.

• Communication:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and professionally across all levels of the organization.

• Project Management:

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and contribute to new initiatives as they arise.

• Interpersonal Skills:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with a positive, proactive attitude, a sense of humor, and the ability to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels.
  • Capable of representing the company with a high degree of professionalism.

• Core Values:

  • Commitment to the company’s values of growth, relationships, integrity, and passion.

• This position offers hybrid work arrangement.

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary (range: $80,000-$90,000) and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
  
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