Senior Accountant

Continental Finance Company•Wilmington, DE

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Continental Finance Company is seeking a Senior Accountant to support its Accounting team. The position supports the maintenance and administration of the organization’s general ledger accounts and business transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The role assists Accounting Managers and the Controller with daily, monthly, and year-end accounting operations, including accounts payable, expense allocations, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, journal entries, account analysis, and reconciliations. The Senior Accountant also verifies financial data and helps streamline and automate accounting procedures. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with three core office days on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and remote work on Monday and Friday. CFC describes its work environment as fast-paced, business casual, and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
At least 1 year of credit card or financial services experience.
At least 3 years of experience reconciling cash accounts.
Demonstrated proficiency in accounting principles and best practices.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel.
Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management.

Nice To Haves

Experience with profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and income statements.

Responsibilities

Assist Accounting Managers and the Controller with the day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the Accounting Department.
Process and record accounts payable transactions, ensuring invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.
Process functional and benefits expense allocations, monthly accruals, prepaid expense amortization, fixed asset depreciation, and adjusting or reclassification journal entries when necessary.
Perform general account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, employer benefit costs, accruals, and prepaid expenses.
Verify the accuracy of data received from vendors and internal company reports.
Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files and reconciling accounts.
Analyze current accounting procedures and recommend changes to streamline and automate them.
Perform other duties as assigned.