Kestra

Senior Accountant

Tempe, Arizona · Posted 8 days ago

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Skills mentioned

Accounting, NetSuite, SQL, Excel, GAAP, CPA

About the role

Lead with Purpose. Partner with Impact.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing advanced accounting and financial analysis functions, such as preparing & posting journal entries, generating & maintaining various general ledger account reconciliations, performing medium-to-complex research/analyses, and serving as a team lead for escalations and projects.

What You’ll Do:

Perform complex accounting analysis to validate financial statements and identify potential errors. Delivers a variety of financial reports to communicate results and trends.

Research accounting policy and formulate recommendations for processes and procedures.

Manage and coordinate the financial and regulatory audits. Work with external auditors to resolve outstanding deliverables.

Support M&A initiatives, including financial due diligence, transaction accounting assessments, and coordination of post-acquisition onboarding and integration activities

Serve as the team lead on department projects. Investigate potential impacts, report findings to Management, and facilitate final recommendations.

Develop and maintain appropriate schedules for accruals, amortization, and other accounting transactions. Automate and leverage technology when beneficial.

Oversee, train, and review work completed by accounting staff. Serve as a resource for questions and escalations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance related field required. MBA, MAcc, or CPA preferred.

5+ years progressive experience in Accounting or Finance.

Experience working in the financial services industry.

Understanding of GAAP accounting principles and accounting policies & procedures

Critical thinking skills necessary with the ability to plan, prioritize, and conceptualize

Proven ability to work independently to interpret in formation and identify problems/solutions

Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results

Strong communication and problem-solving skills, as well as flexibility, creativity and the desire to innovate and design processes are highly preferred

Proficiency in Excel and Word. Knowledge of NetSuite Accounting System or SQL is a plus

Experience with Oracle NetSuite desired.

Job ID df-kestra-kestracareersite-8444 · Original posting ↗