Senior Accountant

As a Senior Accountant, your primary responsibilities include managing accounts payable and receivable, conducting month-end closes, preparing financial statements, and ensuring timely payments to vendors. You will also collaborate on the annual operating plan, assist with inventory management, and reconcile balance sheets, all vital for the smooth operation of our Finance team.

To be considered for the Senior Accountant position, candidates should possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting along with 3+ years of cost accounting experience. Familiarity with general ledger functions, accounts payable and receivable, and strong Microsoft skills, especially in Excel and Power BI, will enhance your application.

Yes, previous experience with inventory variance analysis is highly beneficial for the Senior Accountant role. This skill enables you to effectively manage inventory reconciliations and standard costing, ensuring accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency within our Finance team.

A Senior Accountant should have strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI, as well as experience with ERP systems like EPICOR. Proficiency in these software tools will help you streamline accounting processes and contribute more effectively to your team.

The work environment for a Senior Accountant in Carson City is fast-paced and entrepreneurial, ideal for those who thrive under strict deadlines. You'll be part of a collaborative Finance team that values clear communication and teamwork, promoting a workplace culture where everyone is encouraged to contribute and grow.

When asked about your experience with cost accounting, detail specific roles you’ve held, projects you managed, and any tools or ERP systems you used. Illustrate examples where you helped optimize costs or improve financial reporting for clarity.

To handle month-end close processes effectively, outline your systematic approach. Discuss how you reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries, and ensure timely submission of financial statements, while also highlighting any specific tools that aid in this process.

Share your best practices for inventory management, including the reconciliation methods you prefer, ways to perform variance analysis, and how you ensure that inventory counts are accurate at month-end while maintaining effective controls over stock.

Discuss your meticulous process for accounts payable and receivable reconciliations, emphasizing your attention to detail and timely response to discrepancies. Illustrate how you've used this skill to improve accuracy in previous roles.

Emphasize the importance of strong communication skills in accounting, especially when collaborating with non-accounting team members. Discuss situations where effective communication helped achieve financial goals or clarify complex financial issues.

Provide a clear example where you spotted a financial issue, the analysis you conducted to uncover it, and the steps you took to resolve the matter. This highlights your problem-solving skills and your proactive approach.

Describe your organization techniques, such as creating checklists, utilizing accounting software, or scheduling regular reviews of outstanding balances. Explain how these methods ensure accuracy and timely resolution of financial matters.

Talk about how you keep yourself updated with changing financial regulations through continuous education and training. Describe the systems you put in place to ensure compliance and mitigate risks within your accounting functions.

Discuss your time management skills and strategies to prioritize tasks during high-pressure situations. Offer an example of a tight deadline you navigated successfully and what techniques helped you during that time.

Explain your involvement with financial audits, describing specific roles you’ve played, the preparation process, and how you liaised with external auditors to ensure all necessary information was provided for a thorough audit process.