Senior Accountant in Greenville, South Carolina at OnPoint CFO & Controller Services

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Accountable for the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions into the general ledger system 
• Perform quality assurance by verifying information and conducting quality checks of your own work  
• Prepare month-end closing journal entries and maintain reconciliations for all accounts, in a timely manner 
• Prepare monthly analysis around key metrics and benchmarks tailored to client specific needs 
• Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements, including designing and implementing financial reporting 
• Prepare or review bank account reconciliations, checks, and cash reporting 
• Prepare sales and use tax returns 
• Facilitate preparation of audit and tax workpapers 
• Comply with government notices, licenses, registrations etc. 
• Interface and coordinate activities with internal/external accountants, in addition to supporting budget/projection preparations 
• Identify and document opportunities to improve processes and productivity to ensure that we meet our goal of superior customer support 
• Protects clients’ operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential 
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies 
• Carry out special projects and other duties as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance 
• 3+ years of accounting experience, combination of industry and public accounting preferred  
• CPA or CMA achieved or enrolled, preferred 
• Work experience utilizing data analytics and financial modeling software for forecasting 
• Significant knowledge of finance, accounting, and cost control principles, including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) 

Critical Competencies  

• Meticulous attention to detail  
• A team player with a positive attitude & strong client focus  
• Ability to be a dynamic leader and deal with changing requirements and priorities 
• Strong problem-solving skills, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills 
• Exceptional organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills   
• Ability to communicate with all levels of Executive/Senior staff and clients  
• Proven financial acumen 
• Fluency in multiple ERP systems and the ability to adapt to new accounting/finance software and applications 
• Strong experience using Microsoft Office Suite, proficiency in Excel preferred 
• Knowledge of other financial, accounting, and management software such as QuickBooks, Plan Guru, Syft, Salesforce, Microsoft 365, etc., preferred 

Working conditions 

This position is based in a professional office environment and requires regular, on-site attendance during standard business hours. The role may involve extended periods of sitting at a desk, working with computers and office equipment. Employees should be comfortable operating within a fast-paced setting that may require multitasking and adaptability to shifting priorities. The office promotes a collaborative atmosphere, and effective communication with team members, management, and clients is essential. Minimal travel may be required for meetings or professional development.