Senior Accountant

• Location: Bedford, Texas
• Type: Fort Worth:Fin/Acct/HR:Direct Hire
• Job #10071

Job Description 10071
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
 
Our client is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join their Accounting Department. The position provides hands-on experience with a public company and excellent exposure to manufacturing and financial services. You will report directly to the CFO and enjoy considerable visibility within the finance organization. 
 
Duties & Responsibilities
 
•          Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts
•          Perform bank and other financial account reconciliations
•          Prepare documentation regarding financial transactions and summarize financial results for management
•          Ensure accounting and reporting practices, including documentation, are performed in accordance with GAAP
•          Assist with month-end and quarter-end close procedures including account reconciliations
•          Manage certain treasury and banking activities including incoming and outgoing payments, ACH transactions and positive pay
•          Respond to requests from key business partners and external and internal auditors
•          Support automation efforts to help drive efficiencies, enhanced controls, and/or improved accuracy and quality of deliverables
•          Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reports to management
•          Prepare internal and external financial and management reporting
•          Perform other functions as needed
 
Qualifications & Skills
 
Required
•          Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
•          Advanced Excel skills (vlookup and pivot tables) and adept with computers and technology
•          3+ years of experience in public accounting OR 3+ years of experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, audit, or finance
 
Preferred
•          Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
•          Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) experience or experience with comparable ERP system(s)
•          Experience working in a public company accounting environment
•          Experience with consumer or wholesale lending, manufacturing, or inventory and related processes
•          Able to identify issues and solve problems
•          Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and organizational skills
•          Excellent attention to detail
•          Team player with an great attitude