Express employment Professionals is currently recruiting for our Mayville, NY client. We are currently looking for a Senior Accountant.
The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the organization's financial operations through accurate financial reporting, general ledger management, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing activities. This role ensures financial information is prepared accurately and timely in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.
The Senior Accountant works independently on complex accounting functions, supports audit activities, performs financial analysis, and serves as a resource for other members of the accounting team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform and coordinate month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation and review of journal entries.
- Analyze financial results and investigate variances, unusual transactions, and account discrepancies.
- Maintain fixed asset records and calculate depreciation.
- Prepare accruals, allocations, and other recurring and non-recurring journal entries.
- Perform cash management activities and bank reconciliations.
- Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other accounting functions as needed.
- Ensure transactions are accurately recorded and supported by appropriate documentation.
- Maintain and improve accounting procedures, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.
- Assist with annual financial statement audits and provide required schedules and supporting documentation to external auditors.
- Research and resolve accounting issues while recommending appropriate accounting treatment.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and automation within accounting processes.
- Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff.
- Assist the Controller with special projects, financial analysis, budgeting support, and other accounting responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 4 to 7 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.
- Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, PivotTables, and analysis of large data sets.
- Experience using accounting software and ERP systems.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across departments.
Preferred
- Experience preparing monthly financial statements.
- Experience supporting external audits.
- Experience with budgeting and financial analysis.
- Experience improving accounting processes and internal controls.
- Experience working in a multi-entity or growing organization.
Core Competencies
- Financial Accuracy and Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Accountability and Ownership
- Organization and Time Management
- Confidentiality and Professional Judgment
- Process Improvement
- Collaboration and Communication
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 annually
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Time
Work Environment
- Full-time position
- In-person work location
This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial success of the organization while working in a collaborative and professional environment.
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Benefits of working with Express:
- Holiday pay
- Medical benefits
- 401K
- Training
- Scholarship opportunities
About Express Employment Professionals:
Express Employment Professionals specializes in a variety of industries, including Commercial/Manufacturing, Warehousing, Skilled Trades, Administrative, Human Resources, Accounting, Sales and Marketing and more. We are able to fill these needs through direct hire, contract-to-hire and contract opportunities. There is no fee to candidates for our service; we are a Human Resources Solution company assisting business in finding top talent. In 2025 we put over 5000 people to work in Chautauqua and surrounding Counties. Let us help you today! Learn more about our local office at our website: www.expresspros.com/jamestownny
For a complete listing of all open positions, visit www.expresspros.com/JamestownNY/Job-Openings.aspx
Jamestown Office:
17 East Fourth St
Jamestown, NY 14701
Fredonia Office:
33 Church St 3rd Floor
Fredonia, NY 14063
