Sr Accountant

Paychex•City of Rochester, NY

17d

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Manager, Corporate Accounting, the Senior Accountant assists in upholding the integrity of our corporate financial statements. This position conducts month-end financial close tasks, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations, and has responsibility for completing various ad hoc reporting requests. Ensuring compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and other relevant professional financial standards, the Senior Accountant handles regular interactions with Senior Management and various other internal and external business partners.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business - Required
4 years of experience in Related field.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant - Preferred

Responsibilities

Creates journal entries to post to the General Ledger.
Independently performs complex accounting or financial analysis, reporting, and account reconciliations, as assigned.
Reports reconciliation items to appropriate business partners by providing detailed information to ensure timely resolution and accurate transactions, in adherence to Sarbanes Oxley regulations and standards.
Assists in implementing and maintains appropriate internal and operational controls, as well as recommending improvements to controls, to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley regulations and standards.
Represents the department on teams and projects to ensure that department needs are met and actions of the team are in line with departmental goals. Clearly communicates impact to the department.
Assists in the establishment of department procedures. Maintains accurate documentation of processes and updates, as needed.
Effectively manages and schedules time to meet various internal and external deadlines.
Collaborates with internal departments to gather, analyze, and interpret relevant financial data.