Senior Accountant

SUMMARY

Supervises various accounting functions for the company. Performs complex account reconciliations and analysis.  Responsible for controls related to external and internal financial reporting and ensuring that all transactions are in accordance with GAAP.  Develops and implements effective procedures for assigned areas.  Manages and assigns work to accountants, accounting clerks, and other associates engaged in general accounting activities.

Position can be located in either Buffalo, NY or Schenectady, NY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare complex financial analysis on various areas assigned and participate in period close process as needed. 
• Supervise and develop management and clerical personnel as assigned.  Manage work assignments and establish priorities for staff.  Set annual goals and objectives for staff to meet business needs. 
• Develop working knowledge of systems within areas of responsibility.  Responsible for balancing and maintaining the data integrity of assigned systems (G/L, A/P, A/R, F/A, Inventory, Exp Pay, Bank Recon, ProcureIt).  
• Work on special projects as requested.  Coordinate the activities of assigned staff throughout the various stages of given projects. 
• Prepare reconciliations to support external financial reporting and footnotes for assigned areas.
• Act as a resource to outside auditors regarding requested information for the completion of quarterly reviews and annual financial audits.  Ensures that such information is accurate and provided in a timely manner.   
• Responsible for process of interviewing and selecting qualified candidates to fulfill staffing needs.      

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent performance reviews.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey information both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, planning and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain a high degree of accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage others and demonstrate follow-through to achieve desired results and objectives. 
• Must be familiar with financial systems to include:  G/L, A/P, A/R, and F/A..
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Four-year Accounting Degree required
• Five to ten years related accounting, systems, and supervisory experience required
• Experience with annual reporting and footnotes preferred
• Knowledge of accounting pronouncements and adherence to GAAP

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

EQUIPMENT USED

• Personal computer.
• Working knowledge of PC applications required
• Must be familiar with Mainframe, Unix, Cognos, Hyperion applications
• Strong report writing skills – Monarch, Dylakor, Crystal