Senior Accountant
Meriton•Phoenix, AZ
•Hybrid
About The Position
Meriton is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team. This role is instrumental in all functions of the Finance Department, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit and Collections, Payroll, and General Ledger Accounting. The Senior Accountant will also assist the Controller and Assistant Controller in the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department. The ideal candidate will combine excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
- Minimum 3-5 years’ general accounting experience including bank reconciliations, fixed assets, general ledger, etc.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel and automated accounting systems, with MS Great Plains preferred
- Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Demonstrated experience conducting balance sheet reconciliations
- Proven ability to work effectively in collaboration with department heads as well as the executive team
- Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Proven problem solving, conceptual thinking, and analytical abilities; experience with process adherence and suggesting improvement to processes
- High level of written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.
Nice To Haves
- CPA designation a plus
Responsibilities
- Support month-end activities and year-end close process
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Research, document and communicate accounting conclusions
- Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
- Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
- Participate in the maintenance of the company’s financial records and ensure that accounting records are maintained in accordance with GAAP and Company policies
- Provide technical support and advice on Microsoft GP Accounting software and recommend modifications to system and procedures
- Provide input into department’s goal setting process
- Prepare financial statements
- Budget and Budget Analysis
- Assist with Audits: External, Banking, Insurance, Sales Tax, Benefits
- Liaise with our Assistant Controller and Controller to improve financial procedures
- Assist with special projects and added reporting as needed
- Conduct monthly and quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations
- Calculate, expand details of and report sales associate commission for monthly payroll
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
