Senior Accountant (m/f/d) - Arizona

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each of the primary duties satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

1. Oversees all aspects of accounting including general ledger accounts, financial reporting, month-end close, tax returns.  Also produces financial statements and analysis.
2. Analyzes revenue and expenditure trends and make recommendations.
3. Manages cash flow.
4. Preparation of annual budgets and information pertaining to annual financial audit.
5. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local, corporate, and other tax laws.
6. Supervises the Accounting Department functions.
7. Assesses current accounting practices and procedures and makes recommendations for improvement.
8. Other duties, as assigned.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Reports financial data to headquarters in a timely manner.
2. Prepares and periodically audits budget comparison to actual budget and informs management of results.
3. Forecasts and plans according to fiscal needs.
4. Performs ad hoc analyses and projects, as required.
5. General Accounting Department office management.

Qualifications / Education / Skills and Experience

1. This position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business management with a minimum of (5) years of experience in Accounting.
2. CPA preferred.
3. High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
4. Ability to use tact and diplomacy in difficult situations.
5. Knowledge of finance, Accounting and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
6. Knowledge of Accounting software packages, SAP experience required.
7. Ability to analyze financial data to prepare financial reports and make recommendations.
8. Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet deadlines.
9. Excellent communication and organizational skills.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. 

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.