Senior Accountant

Job Description:

Senior accountants should possess solid communication, technology, organizational and analytical skills. Companies hiring senior accountants generally look for at least three years’ experience, along with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. An accreditation such as a chartered professional accountant (CPA) designation is typically required. 

Typical Duties of a Senior Accountant: 

• Reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balances 
• Preparing financial statements 
• Assessing internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas 
• Performing monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analyses 
• Assisting in the design and preparation of budgets for review by management 
• Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules 
• Supervising accounting staff