Senior Corporate Accountant - Full-time / Part-time

THE JIST: Computes, records and verifies financial data for use in maintaining records. Able to work positively across all departments and effectively team with peers to support department objectives.

THE ESSENTIALS:
• Prepares monthly debt analysis.
• Prepares monthly account reconciliations and analysis of any other corporate accounts, as assigned.
• Reviews monthly operational performance versus budget, forecast and prior year for general & administrative cost centers assigned.
• Prepares monthly earnings pick up and elimination entries for consolidation.
• Prepares quarterly debt compliance financial ratio calculations and other schedules.
• Prepares quarterly Proof of Cash.
• Assists in the annual audit of workers compensation and general liability insurance premiums and prepares projections for new policy years.
• Performs review of inputs used in annual workers compensation and general liability actuarial report.
• Assists in preparation of, and tie out of the annual and quarterly public filings and press release.
• Completes quarterly and annual Census Bureau requests.
• Completes quarterly GAAP disclosure checklist
• Gathers information and/or prepares reports related to areas of responsibility for financial statement auditors and external consultants for quarterly and annual financial statement calculations and related disclosures and Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and testing requirements.
• Special projects, as assigned by the Financial Reporting Director
• Assists in the development of Company accounting policies and process improvement initiatives.
• May supervise and review the work of up to one Staff Accountant.


SCOPE:
• Has discretion to make independent decisions in matters that may significantly impact the functional area
• Encounters problems with a mix of ambiguous and standardized solutions
• Must frequently choose between alternative options that consider the broad impact of the decision
• Prioritization of work is typically determined by the incumbent, with input and guidance from the manager
• Frequently makes recommendations that are given weight
• Has some authority to modify processes, interpret policies or recommend programs that will directly impact the functional area
• Short-term goals are typically set by the incumbent in close collaboration with the manager
• Short-term goals have a direct impact on long-term goals of the functional area and/or organization
• Supervises at least one Individual Contributor or Professional/Analyst


CREDENTIALS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; two to four years of experience, preferably in retail industry.


THE GOODS:
• Proficient with basic computer applications, including Excel.
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.