RFP Analyst, Sr. jobs in Scranton, PA

Description

The Sr. Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of our financial reporting, while also supervising and mentoring staff.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Engage in and oversee the preparation and accuracy of the general ledger, trial balances, and financial statements.
• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing process, adhering to strict deadlines. This includes journal entries for legal entity close and consolidation for the enterprise.
• Reconcile balance sheet and expense accounts, ensuring their timeliness and accuracy.
• Support the preparation of bank financial statements including covenant calculations.
• Assist with the preparation for sales and use tax returns and census reporting.
• Provide special analyses as needed to support management decision-making.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure proper accounting treatment of complex transactions.

Accounting Systems and Controls:

• Maintain strong internal controls to ensure transaction integrity and data accuracy.
• Assist with fixed asset control and depreciation calculations.
• Experience with a leading ERP system SAP S/4 Hana, Oracle, Infor XA or a comparable software is strongly preferred.
• Review trial balance for plausibility to identify potential errors.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Maintain excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments.
• Partner with and respond to requests of external auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in general accounting, with a strong understanding of financial reporting principles.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Experience with an ERP system (e.g., AS/400, INFOR XA) is preferred, but willingness to learn a new system is essential.