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full time Senior Accountant

at David Liefeld in Chicago, Illinois

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Senior Accountant DEPARTMENT: Inside Services
REPORTS TO: David Liefeld, COO



MISSION OF POSITION: Manages the financial health of the corporation by executing accounting and financial activities as well as analyzing and presenting financial information for the purpose of helping others make smart decisions.



ESSENTIAL OUTCOMES:

Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by entering, compiling, and analyzing account information

Manages all aspects of A/P by establishing vendor accounts, processing invoices, and making timely payments

Manages all aspects of A/R by negotiating terms clients, coordinating billing information, submitting timely invoices, and minimizing collection days.

Processes accurate payroll by understanding payroll software, tracking payroll changes, and submitting payroll on time

Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures

Maintains financial security by following internal controls and adhering to strict confidentiality

Maximizes return, and limits risk on cash by minimizing bank balances, making investments, and wisely using bank line of credit

Complies with legal requirements by understanding legislation and enforcing adherence to requirements

Prepares the annual budget by establishing schedules, recommending plans, and working with the leadership team to complete achievable targets

Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions

Helps the management team understand financial health by preparing clear month end summaries and reports utilizing charts and graphs in a presentation format

Creates a more efficient work environment by working with client account staff so they have proper financial data to understand and monitor project financials

Recommends financial actions by analyzing financial options and participating in senior leadership meetings as requested

Assures a healthy and complete financial situation by working with our outside accountant, legal counsel and our consultant CFO

Contributes to team effort by completing special financial projects or helping in other areas as needed by the company and as directed by the COO

Helps assure that the company’s benefit plans objectives are met by participating in the selection and administration of the health and retirement benefit programs

Builds company image by keeping focus on the value of the customer and enforcing ethical business practices

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by taking advantage of learning opportunities



CORE COMPETENCIES:

Highest ethical standards in relating to others and in business conduct
Good communication skills so others can easily understand the financial information
A helpful team member as we work together to grow this business
Flexible when we are trying to adapt to a changing business environment

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Published at 29-01-2009
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