Senior Accountant

in Accounting + Finance
  • Rochester, New York View on Map
  • Salary: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00
Permanent

Job Detail

  • Experience Level Sr Level
  • Degree Type Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Employment Full Time
  • Working Type Hybrid
  • Job Reference 0000013093
  • Salary Type Annually
  • Industry Accounting
  • Selling Points

    Advance your career in technical accounting and reporting with a dynamic organization. Contribute to SEC filings, financial analyses, and compliance initiatives. Enhance your expertise in a collaborative hybrid work environment.

Job Description

Overview

  • The Senior Accountant role focuses on technical accounting and reporting responsibilities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC standards.
  • Contribute to the preparation and analysis of financial statements and regulatory filings, supporting organizational financial integrity.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather accurate data for reporting purposes.
  • Engage in technical accounting analyses, including lease accounting, earnings per share calculations, and goodwill impairment assessments.
  • Assist in the preparation of SEC filings, including 10-Q, 10-K, and proxy statements.
  • Support investor relations through reviewing external materials for accuracy and consistency.
  • Participate in benchmarking activities to align disclosures with industry best practices.
  • Ensure adherence to financial reporting timelines and internal controls.
  • Contribute to workflow improvements and scalability initiatives within the department.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Draft footnotes and disclosures for financial statements, maintaining clarity and accuracy.
  • Collaborate on lease accounting calculations and conclusions under ASC 842 guidelines.
  • Conduct technical accounting analyses, including stock-based compensation calculations and purchase price allocations.
  • Coordinate SEC filing processes using reporting tools, ensuring quality and completeness.
  • Perform variance and analytic analyses to identify trends and discrepancies.
  • Support external auditors during quarterly reviews and year-end audits.
  • Research SEC and GAAP disclosure pronouncements, assessing their impact on company disclosures.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining internal controls and policies for financial reporting.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university is required.
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in public accounting.
  • Progress towards or completion of CPA designation is preferred.
  • Proficiency in SEC reporting requirements, US GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective information dissemination.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.
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