Senior Accounting Specialist
About The Position
We’re looking for an exceptionally capable accounting professional who combines technical expertise with speed, accuracy, intuition, and strong analytical instincts. The ideal candidate manages a substantial workload efficiently without cutting corners, recognizes and investigates discrepancies, and can untangle complex issues. They are an advanced Excel user who can build and troubleshoot complex spreadsheets, manipulate large datasets, and use sophisticated formulas and tools. They are also skilled at using Copilot to create agents that automate complex accounting transactions. The candidate learns software quickly, understands how systems interact, troubleshoots technical issues, exercises sound judgment and initiative, and knows when to ask questions. They also share expertise and provide kind, clear, effective guidance and constructive feedback to others. The role covers daily accounting operations, monthly reconciliations, closing and reporting support, tax support, internal controls, and budget monitoring. The successful candidate will quickly develop a thorough understanding of the organization’s processes and systems and adopt a mentoring role with other team members. A brief skills assessment, including advanced Excel techniques, may be required for final candidates. The position offers opportunities to advance within the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting or a related field.
- Advanced Excel experience, including building and troubleshooting complex spreadsheets, manipulating large datasets, and using sophisticated formulas and tools.
- Experience using Copilot to create agents that automate complex accounting transactions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving instincts, including the ability to recognize and investigate numbers that do not make sense.
- Ability to manage a substantial workload efficiently while maintaining exceptional accuracy and handling competing priorities.
- Ability to learn software quickly, understand how systems interact, and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Sound judgment, initiative, and ability to recognize when to ask questions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CCC-1.
- Experience with Quickbooks.
- Experience with Sage Intacct.
Responsibilities
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, and bank reconciliations.
- Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger accounts monthly.
- Prepare daily banking deposits and review them for accuracy.
- Create a daily cash flow statement for the management team.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes and collate financial documentation.
- Assist with taxation tasks, including personal and real property tax, B&O and use tax, and corporate activity tax.
- Maintain and enforce strong internal controls to support compliance and reliable financial data.
- Create and review processes that increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Monitor expenditures for anomalies.
- Confirm invoice discounts, interest on savings accounts, and rates on financial instruments to ensure accuracy.
- Develop a thorough understanding of processes and systems quickly and adopt a mentoring role with other team members.
- Share expertise and provide guidance and constructive feedback to others.
Benefits
- Salary of $70,000+ depending on experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
- PTO and paid holidays.
- No work on weekends; office closes at noon on Fridays.
- 401(k), with company match after one year.
- Membership in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, planned for 2027.
- Opportunities to advance within the organization.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
