Global Strategies

Job title

Senior Accountant (Project Manager)

Reports to

Vice President of Client Operations

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant position requires solid accounting experience combined with strong analytical and decision making skills. The ideal candidate will possess a dedicated work ethic and sound organizational skills along with the ability to work with well others. This position supports various aspects of the financial close cycle for multiple clients, including non-profits, government contractors, construction companies, and other for profit companies.

Duties and responsibilities

•      Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records and financial statements for multiple clients.

•      Manage daily and monthly accounting activities – entering payables, preparing journal entries, and reconciling accounts into QBO, Bill.com, Builder Trend, Unanet, Financial Cents, and Microsoft products.

•      Month end processing: review and prepare balance sheet and bank reconciliations, maintenance of fixed assets, and analysis of profit and loss statements.

•      Oversee and review accounting work of staff – reviewing financial statements and financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.

•      Oversee payroll via ADP Run, Paylocity, QB PR – ensuring timesheets are entered into EZ Labor, reviewing timesheets for errors, running reports, preparing monthly entries, and assisting clients with any issues.

•      Assist clients with annual audits through preparation of audit schedules and documentation and responding to auditor queries.

•      Manage and train staff for various accounting tasks – payroll process, preparing checks, etc.

•      Establish and maintain close relationships with clients.

Qualifications

·       Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required; Master’s degree in Accounting or CPA is preferred.

·       Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and the financial statement close process is required.

·       Experience in either one of the following industries: government contracting, nonprofit, construction, real estate investors and service-based businesses.

·       Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment.

·       Strong oral and written communication skills.

·       Excellent time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and meet firm deadlines.

·       Excellent mathematical and computational skills.

·       Ability to apply strong problem solving techniques.

·       Experienced and skilled in ledger account reconciliations in Quick Books accounting systems

Working conditions

Fast paced virtual working environment, which may often require ongoing interaction with challenging clients.

Physical requirements

None

Direct reports

Supervises the following positions:  Part-time Bookkeeper, and Staff Accountants as applicable

GLOBAL is a woman-owned and operated virtual accounting firm.
Comprehensive services include accounting/bookkeeping, financial management solutions, performance management assessment, risk management & grant management services.

The Global Strategies’ team has extensive experience in the areas of nonprofit and for-profit management, directing organizations through a thorough examination of its foundation, business philosophy, vision, values, and principles.

The results are an action-oriented dynamic plan that serves as a reference guide to the organization’s stakeholders.