Senior Accountant

Company: Dungarvin inc
Location: Madison
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Dungarvin is a national organization of privately owned companies that are dedicated to providing high quality, community-based supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, people who are faced with mental health, behavioral or significant medical challenges, and to children and their families.-- FUN FACT: Our founders (Husband and wife duo) Tim and Diane Madden opened the first Dungarvin program, an ICF/MR serving 15 people, in St. Paul, Minnesota, in March 1976.--Tim and Diane were the live-in "houseparents" for that first program. Through the success of that program Dungarvin--has grown to--employ--approximately 4,000 people who currently provide supports to over 4,000 individuals across 14 states. Job Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions. The--Senior Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. A successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate has also experience collaborating with accounting peers and coaching/mentoring junior accountants. The Senior Accountant duties also include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all of our accounting tasks. AREA OF RESPONSIBILITIES:--

• Responsible for all aspects of the general accounting monthly close cycle, including performing accruals and completing some analyses
• Serves as the liaison for all accounting related issues/questions/concerns for management
• Produce all financial reports and statements
• Routine interactions with other accounting cycle functions such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll BREAK DOWN OF DUTIES:
  • 30% - Production of Final Statement--
  • 30% Reconciliation - Bank statements, general ledgers, journal entries. And maintaining balance sheets.--
  • 20% - Analysis- reviewing preliminary results; performing inquiries of pre and post financial statements.--
  • 10% - Audits
  • 10% - Reporting: Usage tax, sale's and use tax, unclaimed property tax--reports Qualifications REQUIRED:
    • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field coupled with 5 years minimum experience
    • Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, such as--Microsoft Dynamics GP, Peachtree/Sage, Solomon, Management Reporter, FRx and Planful
    • Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups, Sumif functions and Pivot tables
    • Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite. SKILLS CRICIAL TO MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN ROLE:
      • Be an organized, independent,--self-motivated and driven employee, comfortable with making sound decisions.
      • Critical thinking skills- Rise to the occasion and create solutions to problems, while being consistent, accurate and timely.
      • Ability to multi-task and analyze priorities as things come up, being flexible in the process.
      • Have an aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills partnered with a passion for accounting.
      • Ability to present information clearly and accurately to individuals one- to- one and in a group setting.--
      • Show an ability to process information with speed and accuracy.
      • Ability to showcase independent judgment, facts and data thought excellent written and verbal communications.
      • Ability to notice and track business trends. Additional Information WHATS EXCITING ABOUT THIS ROLE: This new employee can expect to come in after year end so they will be able to have a nice transition into the role learning the whole process from start to finish. Another exciting part of this role would be the ability to learn new software! ABOUT THE TEAM: Team currently consists of one supervisor and a team of--7 other staff (5 Sr. Accountants, one Staff Accountant). This role is available due to growth within the organization. This team comes with extensive tenure at the company most being with us for 10+ years. The manger noted that the team is very stable, even keel, independent and a well-oiled machine (all records in good shape). Each member of the team has their own defined states that they are responsible for. REPORTS TO: Controller HOURS WORKED 40 hours per week.-- Monday- Friday 8:00AM- 5:00PM (FLEX)-- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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