NICOLEHOLLISEmployer: San Francisco, CA, USLocation: Mon, Mar 29 '21Posted on: Full-timeType:
The Senior Accountant plays a key role in supporting accounting and finance. This is an ideal position for a detail-oriented candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic environment. The Senior Accountant performs the full range of functions needed to ensure a strong financial operation. Responsibilities include hands-on bookkeeping and accounting, assisting with budgeting and financial planning, preparing financial reports.
DEPARTMENT: Accounting and Finance
PRINCIPAL RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to: Controller
Collaborates with: Accounting, Purchasing, All Departments
Supervises: Accountant
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Bookkeeping/Accounting & Reporting
Ensure accuracy of general ledger
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Collections
Factor Funding
Prepare detailed journal entries and account analyses
Support month-end and year-end close processes
Prepare financial reports for review
Prepare documentation for external auditors
Filing of sales tax returns
Assist with tax audits
Ensure compliance with internal controls
Review contracts, project labor and expenses and ensure accurate posting to projects.
Review and processing of expense reports
1099’s
Cash & Investments
Prepare bank deposits
Prepare wire payment / ACH processing
Reconcile bank accounts, credit card and factor statements
Other Functions
Act as key point of contact for clients and internal staff regarding billing questions by providing informed and researched information.
Provide general administrative support as needed
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
Qualifications
Proficient with technology, especially databases and word processing
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software required, ideally experience using Deltek and Studio Webware
A BS/BA degree, ideally an Accounting degree or certification, or commensurate experience
At least 5 years of professional accounting experience, preferably in professional services
Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues who may not have finance backgrounds; skilled at translating financial concepts into layperson’s terms
Keen analytic and problem-solving skills that support and enable sound decision-making
Good people skills; relate well on phone and in person; demonstrate patience and kindness in all interactions with clients, colleagues, and agency leaders
Excellent organizational skills; work well in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter with ability to maintain composure while juggling multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines
Team player who is flexible and adaptable to changing needs
Accuracy and attention to detail
Strategic and analytical thinker
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, sense of humor
Minimum Competencies
Excellent customer service skills; strong interpersonal skills including patience, flexibility, judgment, discretion and tact.
Self-starter with strong independent judgment, discretion and critical thinking; ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team, and to stay focused under pressure.
Ability to organize and manage multiple projects in a very fast-paced, performance-oriented environment.
Meticulous attention to detail and ability to master new tasks quickly.
Excellent communications skills, including the ability to write and edit polished communications
Model professional presentation/behavior, exercising discretion and confidentiality.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment with a diverse staff and clientele.
This position is full time, permanent, and with full Healthcare Coverage, 401(k) Safe Harbor Matching, Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, 529 College Pre-Tax Plan, and PTO
NICOLEHOLLIS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disabilities. Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities; please let us know if you need accommodations for the interview process.
