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Senior Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$82,056 / year median in California
-25% projected decline
Job Description
Description We are seeking an experienced and professional Senior Accountant with general accounting capabilities to join our dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive understanding of accounting procedures, with an emphasis on Accrued Expenses, Prepaids, Cash, and Debt.
+ Overseeing general accounting operations.
+ Dealing with specifics like Accrued Expenses, Prepaids, Cash, and Debt.
+ Utilizing Excel at an intermediate to advanced level (XLOOKUP, PivotTables) to organize, analyze, and present financial data.
+ Collaborating with other finance team members to compile, analyze, and report financial data.
+ Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes. Requirements
+ A minimum of 5 years of experience in the accounting/finance field is required; a mix of public and private sector experience is preferred.
+ Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills are mandatory to efficiently handle XLOOKUP, PivotTables.
+ Experience with ERP systems is necessary; prior experience with SAP will be an advantage.
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