Senior Accountant

Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant to join the team and be responsible for trial balance accounts and manage the accounts payable process. This includes overseeing all financial data and procedures that are related to expenses. This candidate will be required to assist with other Accounting functions as well.

Client Details

Our client is dedicated to providing solutions to families and making sure every person reaches their full potential.

Description

• Revenue Recording
• Handle weekly and monthly Cash Reports
• Perform critical processes needed for Month End Closing
• Management of the Concur Invoice platform, including:
• Management of the Concur Expense platform
• Ensure automated exports from Concur are properly flowing to the General Ledger for all Concur modules
• Manage and handle entire 1099 annual process, extracting information from the accounts payable vendor database and ensuring prepared forms conform with IRS regulations and reporting deadlines.
• Participate in periodic training of new hires in the areas of Accounts Payable processing via Concur, corporate card policies, sales tax exemptions and 1099 reporting requirements
• Analyze AP initiatives for adherence to industry standards and best practices, and pinpoint opportunities for growth and improvement
• Act as liaison between organization and external auditors during annual audit to meet testing requirements for disbursements, expense classifications and accounting, grant payments, and any other accounts payable-related tests
• In conjunction with Finance Department leadership, develop, implement, and maintain systems, procedures and policies, to ensure adherence to company policy and guidelines
• Perform research regarding vendor statements, phone calls and discrepancies as needed.
• Communicate with co-workers, management, vendors, and others in a courteous and professional manner.

Profile

• Expert in the use of Concur Expense and Concur Invoice and highly knowledgeable about accounting processes and month end close
• Thorough knowledge of accounts payable processing, and various disbursement methods including check, ACH and wires
• Proficient in using accounting software and spreadsheets, large financial and AP system experience (>$50MM annual spend)
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, high volume, internally demanding environment
• Very strong attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Excellent communications skills, both written and oral
• Very strong customer service skills for interacting with all levels of management, outside vendors, banks and auditors
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, highly motivated and reliable
• Demonstrated ability to deliver electronic reports and other projects and tasks in a timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a collaborative, team-oriented organization

Job Offer

Competitive pay and a strong benefits package.

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