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Senior Accountant

WINDSOR-06095, CT, US
08/24/2019

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Required Skills

MS Excel skills

Company

Infinity Consulting Solutions, Inc

Experience

5 to 7 Year(s)

Job Description

Senior Accountant

Overview:

Our client is looking for a pro-active, self-directed person who can manage the overall activities of general accounting operations by controlling and verifying financial transactions.

This role will collaborate with a team of finance professionals and business partners throughout the company.

This position will report to the Manager, Revenue and Receivables and handle all aspects of sales and collection cycle.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP); along with excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities:

Assists with month-end close process including preparation of various journal entries, accruals and financial statement analysis of assigned areas

Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and flux analysis for various accounts

Verify, allocate, post and reconcile receivable accounts

Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results

Analyze financial information and summarize financial status

Review daily work of others in the department

Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures

Liaise with our Manager, Revenue and Receivables to improve financial procedures

Assist with external and internal audit requests

Required Skills & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Minimum of 5+ years of experience

Proven experience as a senior accountant

Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures

In-depth understanding of US GAAP

Familiarity with financial accounting statements

Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process

Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, MS Great Plains Accounting Software a plus

Advanced MS Excel skills a plus, including Vlookups and pivot tables

Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure, changing priorities and tight timelines/deadlines. Able to work flexible work schedule in order to
accommodate business levels

Ability to work independently and within a team environment, and to make well-reasoned and timely decisions

High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, integrity, work ethic, willingness to learn and a positive attitude

Strong written and oral communication skills

Internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills