Sr. Accountant

Requisition Title
:
Sr. Accountant
(
1700107V
)

The
Senior Accountant
is responsible for the monthly general ledger close, balance sheet and income statement analysis, and balance sheet and income statement presentation. The Senior Accountant is also responsible for the performance analysis and presentation of HMS’s business units.

Essential Functions:

• Provides overall general accounting support with full responsibility for:
• Preparation of general ledger entries and reconciliations for month-end closings.
• Preparation of monthly account analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Presentation of the balance sheet and income statement results and analysis.
• Monthly financial statement analysis and reporting.
• Management of the Fixed Asset process, policy, and procedures.
• Management of the Sales and Use Tax accounting and reporting process.
• Ensures financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Ensures all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Ensures monthly, quarterly and year end closes are completed timely and accurately.
• Establishes and monitors the implementation and monitoring of accounting control procedures.
• Resolves accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Prepares for financial audits and assists in coordinating the audit process.
• Ensures accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
• Analyzes and advises on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future projections.
• Analyzes financial information, provides strategic recommendations and identifies solutions to business and financial problems.
• Provides technical support to team in utilization of PeopleSoft applications.
• Assists with all other projects as needed.

Other Functions:

• Performs other functions as assigned

Qualifications

:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines. Strong attention to detail.
• Experience with PeopleSoft 9.0 preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting theory.
• Intermediate level knowledge of all accounting functions and related internal controls.
• Good knowledge of US GAAP and willingness to research and resolve accounting application issues.
• Auditing skills, with the ability to research and reconcile difficult accounts.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus.
• Microsoft Excel experience and knowledge of various accounting software.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
• Ability to work with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.

Work Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Primarily sedentary work in a general office environment
• Ability to communicate and exchange information
• Ability to comprehend and interpret documents and data
• Requires occasional standing, walking, lifting, and moving objects (up to 10 lbs.)
• Requires manual dexterity to use computer, telephone and peripherals
• May be required to work extended hours for special business needs
• May be required to travel at least 10% of time based on business needs

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience required

Minimum Related Work Experience:

• 5+ years corporate accounting experience to include general ledger, fixed assets, accruals and reconciliations
• Knowledge of GAAP and FASB and related accounting/audit rules

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Job Posting
:
Mar 31, 2017, 10:50:23 AM

Work Locations
:
USA-Nevada-Las Vegas