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Senior Accountant Job in Santa Ana, VT
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Santa Ana, VT
Full-time | Accounting
About the job
As the Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of our financial statements through activity analysis and account reconciliations. This role is responsible for performing assigned accounting functions, for all of Backcountry’s brands. You will be expected to prepare and consolidate balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
! Prepare consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments
! Maintain and balance an automated consolidation system by inputting and verifying data
! Analyze information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information
! Prepare or review general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts
! Prepare or review payments by accruing expenses; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts
! Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents and preparing account roll-forwards
! Maintain financial security by following internal controls
! Review, design and implement accounting procedures and internal controls by analyzing current procedures and controls; recommending changes
! Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
! Identify, research, and explain variances of actual performance to forecast
! Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential
! Manage and train staff to understand and perform accounting reconciliations and procedures
! Represent the company to various trade professionals and groups, and ensure that the company’s professional reputation is maintained
! Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; stay up to date on professional publications; maintain personal networks; participate in professional organizations
! Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing related projects as needed
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
! 2 to 4 years of Accounting experience; Master’s degree in Accounting or Business preferred
! CPA preferred
! Understanding of US GAAP, Reporting, and Accounting principles
! Excellent written (English), verbal (English) and analytical skills; ability to multitask and balance priorities
! Ability to meet tight deadlines, while maintaining accuracy of information and attention to detail
! Intermediate to advanced MS Office Suite skills
! Knowledge and familiarity of Netsuite and Adaptive
PHYSICAL DEMANDS, VISUAL ACUITY & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
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. Terms are defined as “Regularly”: 60 – 100%, “Frequently”: 30 – 60%, “Occasionally”: 10 – 30%, “Rarely”: 1 – 10%.
IN AN 8 HOUR WORKDAY, THIS JOB REQUIRES:
R: Rarely
0-10%
O: Occasionally
10-30%
F: Frequently
30-60%
C: Continually
60-100%
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
R
O
F
C
NA
COMMENTS
Sitting
X
Stationary standing
X
Walking
X
Ability to be mobile
X
Crouching (bend at knees)
X
Kneeling/Crawling
X
Stooping (bend at waist)
X
Twisting (knees/waist/neck)
X
Turn/Pivot
X
Climbing
X
Reaching overhead/extension
X
Grasping/pinching
X
Distinguishing Colors
X
Pushing/pulling
X
typical weight: 15 LBS
maximum weight: 50 LBS
Lifting/carrying
X
typical weight: 15 LBS
maximum weight: 50 LBS
Other physical demands:
Keyboard typing
X
VDT usage
X
Traveling
X
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Talking in person
X
Talking on telephone
X
Hearing in person
X
Hearing on telephone
X
Vision for close work
X
Other sensory requirements
X
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Yes/No
Safety requirements (i.e. clothing, safety equipment required, activities performed)
No
Exposures (i.e. fumes, chemicals, vibrations, humidity, cold, heat, dust, and noise.
No
Operation of equipment, tools, vehicles
No
Other environmental requirements
No
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
! Prepare consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from departments
! Maintain and balance an automated consolidation system by inputting and verifying data
! Analyze information and options by developing spreadsheet reports; verifying information
! Prepare or review general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts
! Prepare or review payments by accruing expenses; requesting disbursements; reconciling accounts
! Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents and preparing account roll-forwards
! Maintain financial security by following internal controls
! Review, design and implement accounting procedures and internal controls by analyzing current procedures and controls; recommending changes
! Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
! Identify, research, and explain variances of actual performance to forecast
! Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential
! Manage and train staff to understand and perform accounting reconciliations and procedures
! Represent the company to various trade professionals and groups, and ensure that the company’s professional reputation is maintained
! Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; stay up to date on professional publications; maintain personal networks; participate in professional organizations
! Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing related projects as needed
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
! 2 to 4 years of Accounting experience; Master’s degree in Accounting or Business preferred
! CPA preferred
! Understanding of US GAAP, Reporting, and Accounting principles
! Excellent written (English), verbal (English) and analytical skills; ability to multitask and balance priorities
! Ability to meet tight deadlines, while maintaining accuracy of information and attention to detail
! Intermediate to advanced MS Office Suite skills
! Knowledge and familiarity of Netsuite and Adaptive
PHYSICAL DEMANDS, VISUAL ACUITY & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
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. Terms are defined as “Regularly”: 60 – 100%, “Frequently”: 30 – 60%, “Occasionally”: 10 – 30%, “Rarely”: 1 – 10%.
IN AN 8 HOUR WORKDAY, THIS JOB REQUIRES:
R: Rarely
0-10%
O: Occasionally
10-30%
F: Frequently
30-60%
C: Continually
60-100%
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
R
O
F
C
NA
COMMENTS
Sitting
X
Stationary standing
X
Walking
X
Ability to be mobile
X
Crouching (bend at knees)
X
Kneeling/Crawling
X
Stooping (bend at waist)
X
Twisting (knees/waist/neck)
X
Turn/Pivot
X
Climbing
X
Reaching overhead/extension
X
Grasping/pinching
X
Distinguishing Colors
X
Pushing/pulling
X
typical weight: 15 LBS
maximum weight: 50 LBS
Lifting/carrying
X
typical weight: 15 LBS
maximum weight: 50 LBS
Other physical demands:
Keyboard typing
X
VDT usage
X
Traveling
X
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Talking in person
X
Talking on telephone
X
Hearing in person
X
Hearing on telephone
X
Vision for close work
X
Other sensory requirements
X
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Yes/No
Safety requirements (i.e. clothing, safety equipment required, activities performed)
No
Exposures (i.e. fumes, chemicals, vibrations, humidity, cold, heat, dust, and noise.
No
Operation of equipment, tools, vehicles
No
Other environmental requirements
No