Senior Accountant

SERA Architects Inc•Portland, OR

13h

About The Position

Perform complex and detailed reconciliations and accounting close processes. Conduct research and critical analyses. Identify, prioritize, and resolve complex financial problems that may involve multiple areas of SERA operations, including: identification of underlying issues; recognizing exceptions; and recommending solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Minimum of 4 years accounting experience required.
Working knowledge of GAAP
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to apply professionalism and discretion in handling of confidential information.
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines under pressure.
Ability to prioritize and efficiently complete duties of position.
Takes initiative, evokes process improvements, and can work collaboratively.
Action-oriented, approachable and customer-focused attitude.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Architectural/Engineering/Construction industry experience preferred.
Vantagepoint experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares complex journal entries, workpapers and reconciliations for monthly and yearly general ledger close.
Reviews and approves journal entries prepared by other accounting staff.
Review, analyze, and report errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and report findings to the Assistant Controller.
Assist in preparation and review of monthly and annual financial statements.
Maintain fixed asset ledger and routinely calculate depreciation and amortization.
Provides variance analysis and interpretation of financial results, along with the preparation of operating reports to provide a basis for management planning and operating controls.
Assists with the documentation and testing of internal control policies and related processes to ensure compliance with control framework and GAAP.
Provides financial information to outside CPAs for annual and other external audits.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of regulatory or business changes. Monitors changes in business practices, analyzes existing processes and recommends changes where appropriate.
Create ad-hoc reports for a variety of internal and external audiences.
Assist in the preparation and analysis of annual departmental budgets and forecasts.
Assist in training and reviewing the work of other staff.
Other duties as assigned.