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Job Summary:The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for performing advanced accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records, and assisting with financial reporting. This role works closely with the accounting team and other departments to support the company’s financial health. The Senior Staff Accountant will handle complex transactions, assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, prepare financial statements, and ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements.Key Responsibilities:General Ledger and Accounting:• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.• Prepare journal entries, including accruals, allocations, and adjustments.• Review and post transactions related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other accounting areas.• Monitor and resolve discrepancies in financial records.Financial Reporting:• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement).• Support the monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and potential areas of concern.• Prepare financial reports for management, internal stakeholders, and external auditors.Account Reconciliation:• Perform account reconciliations for various general ledger accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis.• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in reconciled accounts, ensuring that all balances are accurate.Internal Controls and Compliance:• Support the internal control environment to ensure that the company is compliant with financial policies, procedures, and applicable accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).• Assist with the implementation of new accounting policies, procedures, or systems to improve financial processes and controls.• Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations as needed.Budgeting and Forecasting:• Support the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.• Assist department managers with budget analysis and variance reporting.Tax Compliance:• Assist with preparation and filing of tax returns, including sales tax, income tax, and other local, state, and federal filings.• Support year-end tax preparation and coordination with external tax professionals.Process Improvement:• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.• Participate in cross-departmental initiatives to improve the company's overall financial operations.Mentoring and Training:• Provide guidance and support to junior accountants or accounting staff members.• Assist with the onboarding and training of new team members, as required.Qualifications:Education:• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certification preferred, or actively pursuing certification.Experience:• Minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience, with a focus on general accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.• Experience in a corporate or public accounting environment is preferred.• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Skills and Abilities:• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders.• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.• Proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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What You Should Know About Senior Staff Accountant, Addison Group

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking to take your career to the next level? Our team at a growing company in Seffner, FL, is on the hunt for a Senior Staff Accountant who is ready to dive into advanced accounting functions. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of maintaining the accuracy and completeness of financial records while lending your expertise to financial reporting. You’ll work hand-in-hand with the accounting team and various departments to ensure the financial health of our company. As a Senior Staff Accountant, you'll tackle complex transactions, assist in month-end and year-end closings, and prepare financial statements – all while ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements. If you have a knack for analyzing financial data to identify trends and variances, enjoy performing account reconciliations, and thrive in a role that supports internal controls and compliance, this could be your perfect next step. We value the input of our Senior Staff Accountant in refining our budgeting and forecasting processes, and your expertise will help streamline our accounting operations. Plus, you'll get the opportunity to mentor and train junior accountants, making a real impact on the team's growth and development. If you're ready to unleash your potential in an exciting accounting environment, we would love to hear from you!

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What responsibilities does a Senior Staff Accountant have at the company?

The Senior Staff Accountant plays a crucial role in advanced accounting functions at our company, overseeing the accuracy and completeness of financial records. Key responsibilities include maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts, preparing journal entries, assisting with financial reporting, and performing account reconciliations. Additionally, they are involved in supporting month-end and year-end close processes and ensuring compliance with GAAP standards.