Senior Accountant (AR)

Description

The Senior Accountant ensures timely reconciliation and reporting of all financial statements and

prepares financial analyses for the CFO and other key stakeholders as requested; and maintains fiscal

records.

Requirements

  Essential Job Functions:    

• Performing timely and accurate month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., net assets, investments, revenue, expenses, payroll allocations, etc.), ensuring that accounting schedules are updated and accurate. 

• Performing general ledger accounting for eCommerce, Music Tours and retail merchandise in QuickBooks or similar ERP.

• Ensuring proper revenue and expense recognition. 

• Ensuring all finance and accounting operations comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and federal and state laws and regulations. 

• Assisting the CFO and other managers in developing and monitoring departmental, project, and organizational budget; assisting with monthly financial reporting needs. 

• Performing fiscal year-end close activities and assisting with activities and requirements of external auditors. 

• Communicating regularly with the CFO and internal stakeholders. 

• Managing select administration activities for sales and use tax and income tax registrations for states with appropriate nexus.

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or relevant field required with the equivalent Accounting and Business course hours to be   eligible for the CPA exam. Master’s degree and/or CPA certification a plus.

• 2-4 years accounting experience at a medium sized Company $50 million to $250 million in revenue or preferably someone currently working at a local or regional CPA firm with exposure to SALT (state and local taxes) and general business tax preparation looking to transition into private accounting.

• Prior auditor experience and QuickBooks is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) with expertise in Excel required. 

• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations. 

• Proficiency and hands-on experience with financial management software required. 

• Experience preparing and communicating with CPA firm for the annual audit. 

• Good data management and data analysis skills. 

• Strong time management and organizational skills. 

• Detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy. 

• Good interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team. 

• Good verbal and written communication skills, including ability to explain financial terms in simple language.