Senior Accountant

apartmentClear Story placeSan Francisco calendar_month 

We expect you to possess both excellent analytical skills and an in-depth knowledge of accounting principles to efficiently analyze financial reports and forecasts. You should also have experience in managing accountants and junior analysts.

Senior Accountant responsibilities are:
  • Review and manage accounts payable and receivable
  • Review and analyze financial data and create reports on financial status based on the analysis results
  • Create timely and accurate accounting reports and present them to company's executives and senior management
  • Develop recommendations to optimize company's accounting systems and procedures and detect inaccuracies
  • Support and consult company's personnel on accounting control procedures
  • Supervise accounting assistants and bookkeepers, plan their work and assign tasks
  • Take part in forecasting and financial standards setting processes
  • Participate in departments goal setting activities and month-end and year-end close processes
  • Organize financial statements and budget preparation, accurately and timely
  • Support and oversee tax audits (both internal and external) and tax returns
  • Support business processes and accounting policies and prepare corresponding documentation
  • Ensure that accounting procedures comply with GAAP requirements
  • Work together with financial and accounting managers to optimize financial operations
Senior Accountant requirements are:
  • 3+ years' experience of working on a Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor, Chief or Senior Accountant
  • Profound experience with typical accounting procedures
  • Good experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
  • Good knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Good practical experience with accounting software packages, such as FreshBooks and QuickBooks
  • Good knowledge of financial accounting statements and business trends
  • Good understanding of MS Office, especially Excel
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with accuracy and attention to detail
  • BS degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant are; a certification such as CMA or CPA will be a bonus
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