Description

The Senior Accountant ensures timely and accurate production and analysis of underlying data used in US GAAP – based financial statements and reports including involvement in the year end audit. Will collaborate with operational personnel and parent company accounting leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Prepares and ensures general ledger journal entries and account reconciliations are completed accurately and according to schedule.

• Assist in the month-end close process and analyze financial information.

• Develop complex accounting analytics and analyses to partner with business operations.

• Complete general accounting tasks

• Collaboration with operational personnel and parent company accounting leadership

• Research and provide opinion on proper US GAAP accounting treatment for new processes.

• Maintain a strong internal control environment.

• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through in a timely manner.

• Maintain knowledge of the standards, policies, practices and procedures of the generally accepted accounting principles.

• Research accounting rules and regulations and make recommendations regarding company policy.

• Assist with maintenance of the general ledger system and related accounting as required.

• Establish, document and implement approved policies and procedures necessary to ensure a high degree of work is performed by the department.

• Maintain accurate, timely and well-organized computer and paper files.

• Performs other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting

• At least three years of experience with financial statements preparation and analysis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA preferred.

TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT & TOOLS:

• Proficient with standard office equipment i.e., computer, phones, scanner, fax and copier.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Experience with general ledgers.

• Proficient with Smart Phones, tablets, and applications for effective communication and information management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP

• Effectively analyze and reconcile financial data with attention to detail

• Exercise sound judgement in performing subjective accounting analysis

• Focus on being an effective business partner to operations and parent company accounting leadership

• Communicating with cross functional teams and leadership

• Possess strong administrative and analytical skills

• Ability to identify and assess risk

• Maintain confidentiality of all privileged information

• Work independently and successfully as a team member

• Ability to lead and develop others

• Strong organizational and planning skills and an ability to perform under pressure

• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills

• Knowledge of vegetation management or utility environment is strongly preferred

  COMPENSATION: $65,000 - $90,000

  Lewis Services regularly evaluates our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. Starting pay will be based on a candidate’s experience, skills and education.