Senior Accountant

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Overview

Equity Methods seeks an organized, analytical, and flexible team player to join us as a Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Accounting Manager and VP of Finance to manage all finance and HR functions for the firm including the month-end close process, general ledger account analysis and reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting, annual audits, and payroll processing. The ideal candidate must have a strong understanding of GAAP, work collaboratively with others to achieve goals, and demonstrate adaptability and flexibility.

Essential Functions
Month-end close analysis and actual vs. forecast variance analysis with commentary for management
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries
Prepare KPIs, balanced scorecards, and presentations for management and Board of Directors
Manage and maintain key trackers to support KPIs and dashboards
Produce supplemental reports and ad hoc analytics for client service teams
Implementation of financial reporting tools and software
Assist with annual and rolling budgets and forecasts
Assist with annual audits and tax projects
Maintain and improve controls around financial reporting
Bi-monthly payroll processing
Support Accounting Manager with employee onboarding and various HR functions
Assist with special projects and collaborate with other departments
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting
3+ years of public or private industry accounting experience
Additional Qualifications
Strong knowledge of GAAP and full-cycle accounting
Team player with strong leadership skills
Critical thinking approach to solving problems
Ability to maintain working relationships with internal and external customers
Excellent written/verbal communication
Proficiency in MS Office suite (including VLOOKUPS and pivot tables in Excel)
Self-motivated and detail-oriented
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities at once
Maintain confidentiality at all times
More About Equity Methods
Equity Methods serves a diverse clientele from dozens of Fortune 500 firms to early-stage pre-IPO firms. We have served 40 Fortune 100 firms all the way to early-stage venture-backed organizations. Our clients span the United States, in addition to some in Canada, South America, and Europe. We offer a diverse array of services that solve mission-critical priorities within corporate accounting and human resources functions.
With over 100 professionals and experience serving hundreds of publicly traded clients (including 45 Fortune 100 companies), Equity Methods seeks to combine the best of a large professional services firm with the best of an entrepreneurial, technology-enabled company. We work hard in the quest to have high impact and deliver exemplary client service that supports our client retention and overall growth story. We have consistently been rated a Top Company to Work for in Arizona.