Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team. This role will involve managing a range of critical financial and accounting duties, with an initial focus on accounts receivable and evolving into additional responsibilities, including HR/payroll and commission processing. This opportunity is perfect for candidates with strong general ledger and journal entry experience who are eager to take ownership of financial processes while contributing to streamlining and optimization initiatives. A degree in accounting or a related field, along with relevant experience, is ideal; however, candidates with non-traditional educational paths and the necessary expertise are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Cash Application and Accounts Receivable (Initial Focus):

• Process cash receipts by utilizing lockbox reports from the bank to update customer accounts and invoices.
• Review remittance information and research unidentified payments (On Account Cash) to ensure accurate application.
• Reconcile daily lockbox deposits with the general ledger to maintain accuracy.
• Collaborate with IT and accounting teams to document and improve daily cash applications, adjustments, and related processes for efficiency.

Evolving Responsibilities (Phased Transition):

• HR/Payroll Liaison:
• Process weekly payroll cycles accurately.
• Manage employee onboarding and termination processes.
• Calculate and process commissions.
• Oversee related reconciliation to maintain financial accuracy.
• Accounts Payable and General Bookkeeping:
• Perform basic accounts payable invoice entry.
• Oversee heavy accounts receivable activities, loan balance reconciliations, and treasury functions.
• Print, distribute, and mail checks as required.
• General Ledger Ownership:
• Manage and execute journal entries.
• Reconcile and ensure accuracy of accounts within the general ledger system.

Optimization and Process Improvement:

• Partner with the accounting and IT teams to streamline workflows and modernize daily accounting processes.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to the implementation of best practices.

Position Details:

• Timeline: Ideal start date in August, with initial responsibilities focusing on cleanup and training alongside the current team member. Candidates will phase into full responsibilities during the transition.
• Flexibility: Open to candidates with varied educational backgrounds, provided they demonstrate the necessary expertise.
• Location: [Include location details, remote or on-site expectations, if available].

This is an incredible opportunity for a skilled accounting professional to make a direct impact at a growing organization. If you have a passion for accuracy, efficiency, and process improvement and thrive in a hands-on financial environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications:

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven expertise in managing heavy accounts receivable processes and treasury functions.
• Solid understanding of general ledger functions and journal entry preparation.
• Payroll processing experience, including knowledge of systems like ADP.
• Familiarity with reconciliation processes and financial accuracy controls.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred, But Not Required:

• A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is highly desirable but not mandatory for candidates with equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with payroll tax processes and compliance.
• Familiarity with commission tracking and process development.

Ideal Candidate Characteristics:

• Proactive and detail-oriented—a self-starter who takes ownership of their work.
• Strong communicator and collaborator, able to work cross-functionally with IT, HR, and accounting teams.
• Adaptable and eager to grow with the position, transitioning from specific tasks to managing broader responsibilities.
• Interested in process improvement and streamlining workflows for maximum efficiency.