Senior Staff Accountant

Job Description

Senior Staff Accountant 9569

Provides support within the accounting/finance department ensuring accuracy of financial data. Preparation of bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, fixed assets, G/L reconciliations and assists with the month end close. The Senior Staff Accountant is directly reporting to the Accounting Manager. The Accounting Team is part of the Finance Department which is led by the Financial Controller.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with Accounting Manager to compile, report and pay monthly taxes to the US and Canadian tax authorities

Analyze and maintain the general ledger to ensure accuracy of coding and costs

Work with A/R clerk regarding reconciliation, cash clearing and credit memos for US and Canada

Reconciliation of intercompany accounts

Maintain various balance sheet schedules such as prepaids, accrued expenses & warranty

Maintain fixed asset schedules and prepare monthly depreciation entries

Assist with account analysis/fluctuations

Preparation of monthly financial statements and reports

Assist with annual budgets and forecasts

Review and process company credit card expense reports

Assist with internal/external audit preparation

Assist with inventory management reporting and costing

Preparation of ad-hoc reports as needed

Other duties, as assigned

SKILLS, COMPETENTCIES & EXPERIENCE

Microsoft Office: Strong Outlook & Excel formulas and functions

SAP ByDesign & Concur experience a plus

Canada tax law experience a plus

Comfortable with deadlines and acting on priorities in a fast-paced environment

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Takes initiative to communicate with an understand the needs of others outside of the department

Attention to detail

Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders

Willing to provide open and honest feedback with the aim to improve organizational processes

Strong organizational and analytical skillsCompany Description

Thomas Edwards Group is an Executive Search Firm specializing in the direct hire and interim placement of Accounting, Finance, HR and IT professionals. We’ve been in business since 1997 and the Dallas Business Journal has ranked us a Top Search Firm in Dallas and one of the “Best Places to Work” multiple times. Thomas Edwards Group also made the Inc. 5000 list in 2016 and our award-winning team of Search Consultants, which rank among the best and most experienced in the area, includes MBAs, CPAs, former Big 4 Professionals, Controllers, IT Search Professionals, Finance/Banking, and Business Professionals.