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Senior Accountant
Location:
Berkeley, CA
Description:
POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the General Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will be an integral part of the department’s finance and accounting operations. This position may be responsible for a broad range of activities including banking, property accounting, monthly closes, general ledger reconciliations, internal and external reporting, preparation for audits, and special projects ranging from participating in organization-wide initiatives, to process improvements and/or developing financial analysis. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Accounting, Operations and Reporting Responsibilities Responsible for the development, oversight, execution and monitoring of financial transactions, processes and systems. Financial statement analysis including responsibility for various general ledger account reconciliations; acting in the capacity as preparer. Financial statement reporting, including non-standard and/or ad hoc, for both internal and external audiences; acting in the capability of a preparer. Research, analyze, and correct complex irregularities and reconciling items in system output results and/or reconciliations. Responsible for monthly and year-end close related activities. Utilize computer databases (PeopleSoft FMS) to obtain and analyze complex financial information. Confer with computer programmers to design and develop reports. Develop and implement solutions to complex accounting problems by in-depth evaluation and analysis. Provide technical expertise in the formulation and execution of financial objectives. Additional department tasks/projects requested by Manager (planned or ad hoc). Financial Policy Development, Interpretation and Oversight Develop, plan and implement policies, techniques and methods in accordance with the organization’s policies, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), DOE acquisition regulations, business law, UC and/or government regulations, accepted business practices, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Process Improvement and Enhancement Develop, evaluate and implement work methods and transaction documentation for efficiencies, making recommendations for improvements. Participate in end user acceptance testing of any new system functionality, if any, prior to implementation. Other duties may be assigned. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education & Experience Minimum 4 years related significant professional-level experience or the equivalent combination of experience and Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field. Experience in the development and maintenance of complex financial spreadsheets and databases containing advanced functions and significant experience in utilizing commercial and/or institutional financial tools. Knowledge and experience in financial and cost accounting. Preferred: CPA Public Accounting experience. Hands on and / or transactional experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of and expertise in interpreting and applying financial policies and procedures including the use of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and methodologies. Knowledge of and expertise in performing financial functions including: preparation and posting of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial statement analysis, financial report preparation and variance analysis. Ability to independently research, interpret, analyze, compile, and present data and information. Advanced decision making, problem-solving and analytical skills to independently solve complex issues requiring mature judgment, discretion and tact. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal to effectively prepare and deliver financial briefings, documentation, reports and financial advice to personnel, and/or other external organizations and agencies. Strong interpersonal skills to effectively explain, negotiate, persuade and build consensus among diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with all levels of personnel, both internal and external to the organization. Proven ability to independently devise new approaches, perform assignments and make decisions. Preferred: Knowledge of PeopleSoft financial applications. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to work well under pressure and successfully meet hard deadlines/deliverables working outside normal hours as needed. Ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time. Ability and flexibility to travel from office site to other locations. Powered by JazzHR
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January 1 on The Resumator
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