Senior Accountant in Rochester, New York at FTS BUSINESS CONSULTANTS INC

The FTS Senior Accountant is truly a functional trailblazer, a continuous learner, and an integral member of the FTS team. The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the core functions of payroll, commission reporting, invoicing, AR and while supporting overall organizational financial health and compliance. Join us in shaping the future of our dynamic and growth-oriented organization. The Staff Accountant will continuously exude the following FTS Core Virtues:

Trust | Be Yourself | Community | Ownership | Think Better

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Benefits:

Great healthcare, dental, and vision plans with employer contribution

401(k) with employer match

Employer-paid life insurance coverage

Unlimited PTO & paid holidays

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of employee salaries, bonuses, and deductions.
• Prepare and review invoicing processes to ensure accurate billing for services rendered and products delivered.
• Analyze and report on commission structures, ensuring compliance with company policies and accuracy in payments.
• Manage accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, collections, reconciliations, and customer statements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and improve financial processes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes by providing insights into payroll, invoicing, and receivables.
• Support external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations as required.
• Supporting special projects and financial reporting

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification is a plus.
• Minimum of [3] years of accounting experience, with a focus on payroll, invoicing, and accounts receivable.
• Strong Excel skills, particularly with V-lookups and Macros
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, especially in payroll and revenue recognition.
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Proficiency in accounting software and financial reporting tools

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.