Senior Accountant - Accounting & Advisory Services Department
HR One · Syracuse · $65,000–$80,000 (stated in the posting)
Dannible & McKee, A premier certified public accounting and consulting firm located in the Central New York region, is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant to join our Accounting and Advisory Services Department. This position will join a growing team that provides accounting and bookkeeping assistance to various clients and industries.
Annual Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000 Depending on Experience
Responsibilities:
- Appropriately communicates and works with other accounting services team members to deliver high quality accounting services to firm clients, taking ownership of both the process and product.
- Assigns work to staff members on the basis of their knowledge and capabilities.
- Supports the training of staff and interns including reviewing work prepared by staff in a timely manner and offer guidance and feedback to support their development.
- Performs daily, weekly, monthly and annual accounting functions as needed and as requested by clients.
- Conducts month-end activities, including general ledger maintenance and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepares monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements, analysis of financial information, and prepares reports and summaries for clients.
- Prepares analysis and workpapers for use by the client’s external audit firm in the performance of their review or audit of the year-end financial statements.
- Prepares various documents such as invoices, credit card reconciliations, purchase order requests, travel and expense reimbursement, substantiating business transactions as they are processed.
- Offers general assistance with bank account and insurance matters.
- Analyzes, anticipates and resolves variances.
- Keeps appropriate supervisor or partner appraised of progress on assignments
- Various communication with assigned clientele
- Proactively demonstrates willingness to learn and attain greater knowledge and responsibility.
- Actively seeks opportunities to positively represent and promote the Firm.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business from an accredited institution or related field.
- 3 - 6 years of full-time private or public accounting experience or equivalent industry specialization.
- Thorough knowledge of accounting concepts, generally accepted accounting principles and financial systems.
- Experience with QuickBooks Desktop/Online and other accounting software.
- Must be Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong compliance and accounting skills.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt from client to client.
- Must possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must be detail orientated and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines within budgetary parameters
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
Dannible & McKee are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other legitimate job-related factors.