The Senior Accountant maintains the accounting records of the organization. This requires the application of well-established accounting principals, theories, concepts, and practices. This individual ensures that all external and internal financial reports are submitted in a timely manner and meet all regulatory and internal reporting deadlines. In addition, this individual is responsible for ensuring that all account reconciliations and bank reconciliations are performed and any open items are resolved on a timely basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow established monthly closing routines to meet desired timeframes and objectives, with a keen eye for efficiency and improvements to the process.
• Assist in the preparation of all external and internal financial reports in a timely manner, meeting all regulatory and internal reporting requirements.
• Perform reconciliations of general ledger accounts on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations and follow-up to resolve open items.
• Ensuring that fixed assets are appropriately entered into system, using appropriate useful lives and evaluating propriety of capital vs. expense treatment (applying corporate policy for treatment of assets).
• Perform reconciliation of fixed asset sub ledger to general ledger.
• Assist in identifying variances and explain changes in balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Prepare various analyses as required along with research and resolving on an independent basis various problems/queries etc. which arise in day to day operations.
• Analyzes records of past and present operations, trends, and costs, estimated & realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred to project future revenues & expenses.
• Provides support during the annual audit.
• Maintain knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, purchase order, and budget experience. Provides backup support as needed.
• Provides support to Financial Controller as needed, assisting with projects and Ad Hoc Reporting.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding all financial and personal information related to individuals, the finance department of the organization.
• Contributes to overall effectiveness of the organization and department.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate proficiency in meeting competencies required for position; able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Requires BS in Business Administration or Accounting with 5-7 years of general accounting experience. CPA &/or MBA is a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Able to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Communicates effectively with groups of managers, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY:

Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables simultaneously.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time and to work extensively with computers. The employee must be able to communicate effectively. The employee needs to have reasonable mobility.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Strong interpersonal skills, with a can-do attitude and ability to work well within a team environment

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Strong computer skills, with knowledge of various databases including Microsoft Office products (Excel & Access). Experience with ERP system conversions a plus.

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS:

Excellent organizational skills. Self-starter with strong accounting skills and knowledge. Attention to detail with ability to recommend process improvements that would add value to the organization.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Goodwill of the Finger Lakes and its subsidiaries encourage diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Veteran/Disability