Senior Accountant

Job Description

Under the direction of the Controller, responsible for general accounting functions including Revenue recognition, month-end closing, fixed asset and general ledger support.  The Sr. Accountant will also oversee the billing and collection processes out of the Time & Material billing system.  Additionally, this position is responsible for the timely, complete and accurate reporting of their assigned monthly financial tasks and in accordance with company policies and US GAAP.  Other responsibilities include account reconciliations and supporting the budget and forecast processes.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assuring Revenue is accurately and timely recognized and reported. 
• Analyzing project plans to assure company objectives are met with margins.  Also, working with the project managers to assure all updated information is updated in the time & materials system.
• Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expense entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Oversees both the billing to clients and the timely collections of all open accounts receivable balances.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end and annual closings as assigned.
• Assist with the month-end and ad-hoc reporting to the parent company.
• Prepares reconciliations of balance sheet accounts as needed.
• Research and explain expense variances to prior year and plan or other ad-hoc analysis as requested.
• Supports both the monthly forecasting and annual planning processes.
• Maintain proper effective internal controls.
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential.
• Documents policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Contribute to department and organization special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-6 years of prior accounting experience to include general ledger accounting; Revenue accounting experience a plus.

Required/Preferred Skills:

• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong analytical and accounting skills.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with the use of accounting systems;  SAP a plus
• Experience with Revenue Recognition systems a plus.
• Intermediate to advanced level experience with Microsoft Excel, and strong use of other Microsoft products.
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
• The individual will be expected to work with minimal up-front guidance and take ownership of his/her work product.  The individual will work closely with all major functional leaders of the company.

Education Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field from an accredited university;  MBA and/or CPA a plus

Additional Information

Benefits:

ABeam offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Life
• Flexible spending account (medical & dependent care)
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.