Senior Financial Accountant (Remote)

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Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for providing accounting support for a multi-state company at the corporate level. In conjunction with the controller, corporate accounting manager, and staff, the Senior Accountant will support project cost accounting, preparation of financial statements, trial balance reconciliations, audits, and all other accounting support as needed. The Senior Accountant will utilize an understanding of company policies and generally accepted accounting principles to manage controls / safeguards, budgets, and reporting systems designed to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of reported financial results.


Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting and financial records, systems (including non-financial systems), and activities for effective and efficient use, and data accuracy and integrity using generally accepted accounting procedures.
  • Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, excess or extravagance, regulatory or legal non-compliance, fraud, or mis-management practices.
  • Ensure compliance with ASC 842 including tracking lease schedules, preparing journal entries, and working closely with operations and legal on lease-related transactions.
  • Report to management about asset utilization and related audit results. Recommend changes for improvement of financial activities.
  • Review accounts for discrepancies and perform reconciliation activities for differences.
  • Analyze operations, monitor trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and existing or future obligations to project revenues or expenses.
  • Provide accounting support for large projects.
  • Prepare documentation and support for internal and external audits.
  • Perform closing process activities for corporate functions. This includes analyzing accounts and transactions, applying GAAP knowledge to the preparation of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations. Create standard work processes and improve the accuracy and timeliness of the close process.
  • Ensure the compliance of internal policies and controls, including accounting policies and procedures, data integrity, asset protection, segregation of duties, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems, and adherence to corporate policies.
  • Perform other duties as necessary and requested.


Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, and Education):

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior accounting function.
  • Lease accounting experience following guidance of ASC 842.
  • Experience with mergers and acquisitions purchase accounting calculations support.
  • ERP knowledge and experience required; MS Dynamics 365 experience highly preferred.
  • Heavy experience with general ledger functions and knowledge of the month-end / year-end close process.
  • Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • High-level and complex problem-solving skills, and ability to make informed decisions.
  • Apply critical thinking, deductive and mathematical reasoning, analyses, and written and verbal comprehension skills to interpret data and resolve varying situations.
  • Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed, organized, plan or prioritize work activities, and work within time-constraints or deadlines.
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel and other MS Office products.


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Normal temperature-controlled office environment. The Senior Accountant will frequently use a computer, keyboard / mouse, cellular or office telephone, and regular business office equipment. Extended periods of sitting for long durations, occasional walking, and lifting up to ten pounds. Occasional walking over uneven outdoor terrain and/or exposure to inclement weather, non-temperature-controlled environments, or warehouse-type environments.


Additional Requirements:

Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.


Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by the Senior Accountant and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. MEI reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of this position, as necessary.


MEI is an Equal Opportunity, M/F/Disabled/Vet Preferred Employer.

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