Senior Accountant
Summary:
The Senior Accountant position reports to the Accounting Supervisor and supports other department staff. This position requires someone who is a self-starter and demonstrates a high degree of competence and organizational skills with the ability to work independently to perform complex accounting activities and financial analyses.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for producing financial reports as well as analyzing data. Ability to turn around ad hoc analyses quickly while maintaining integrity and accuracy of data;
- Works independently and ensures all work is completed without follow-up from supervisor;
- Develop and maintain Excel spreadsheets to prepare analyses and reports using advanced Excel functions;
- Identify opportunities for improvement, provide information and recommendations to management and follow-through on solutions;
- Assist with the management reporting, departmental reporting and associated schedules;
- Review monthly exception reporting to ensure firm policies are being followed
- Assist in the firm-wide annual forecasting/budgeting process;
- Perform monthly account review and variance analysis;
- Review and analysis of general ledger transactions and accounts, using technical judgment to ensure financial transactions are properly recorded;
- Assist with testing and receive final approval for system reports required for management, financial reporting and general ledger reconciliations;
- Assist with mentoring staff including first round review of work, providing feedback and training
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and delegate appropriately to meet a variety of demands
- Flexibility to complete special projects;
- Communicate effectively with other departments and outside parties;
- Develop a strong understanding of Firm operations and the law firm industry
Qualifications:
Required:
- Accounting or finance degree
- A minimum of 3 years of experience
- Demonstrated technical and analytical skills within his/her professional background
Preferred:
- CPA or candidate for CPA certification
The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
