Sr. Accountant - Research Institute

Overview:

Job Description Summary:

Prepares and analyzes financial reports, manages budgets, and provides financial advice to management.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Prepares and analyzes financial statements and reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Develops and implements accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Monitors and reconciles general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of transactions.
• Provides financial analysis and recommendations to management for decision-making purposes.
• Manages the preparation and filing of tax returns, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Supervises and trains junior accounting staff, ensuring their work is accurate and completed on time.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or in Business Administration with a major in Accounting, or related field, required.

Skills:

• Extensive training in the design and functionality of the AM and AC modules.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Experience:

One year of general accounting and general ledger experience, required.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Color vision, Depth perception, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking

FREQUENTLY: Sitting

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"