Senior Accountant

  • Overview:
  • GR8 Global is a firm forged by an affinity of top 100 accounting firms in the United States with the objective of coming together and redefining the workplace while providing additional value to our partners. We believe that there is a huge pool of talent outside of the US. Our mission is to bring together the best talent and match them with excellent work opportunities based on their core competencies, skill sets, and overall experience and exposure in the different areas of audit, accounting, and similar financial-related areas. We prioritize creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture where all talents are valued and developed.

 

The

Senior Accountant

is an experienced accounting professional to provide exemplary service to our growing client base of small to mid-size companies. We are seeking a self-motivated, detail oriented, and well-organized individual who works well independently and in a team environment. The candidate should have experience in different industries.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in completion of standard journal entries and management of closing calendar to meet reporting deadlines.
  • Assist of reconciliations for all month-end balance sheet accounts, following established priorities for which specific reconciliations must be completed within the monthly close timeframe.
  • Performs detailed analyses of various general ledger accounts and selected cost centers, as assigned.
  • Reviews General Ledger activity for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness, interpreting trends or deviations and making recommendations for corrective action.
  • Performs bank and reporting uploads on a weekly basis
  • Supports various Accounting and cross-functional projects on an as needed basis.
  • Prepare monthly closing reports

Qualifications:

  • Must be a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA)
  • Must be a

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

  • Has 3 to 5 years of

US accounting

  • experience.
  • Has

multi-client experience

  • and the ability to work in fast paced environment with shifting priorities.
  • Has experience with numerous different software solutions
  • Works well with others: excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, ability to respond and meet client requests promptly and professionally.
  • Ability to recognize and protect confidential and sensitive information and exercise strict discretion when disseminating or sharing information.
  • Ability to manage multiple clients and responsibilities
  • Excellent at time management, prioritization and multi-tasking
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • Flexible, can pivot when priorities change
  • Proactive, able to anticipate needs and take initiative
  • Efficient working in a 100% remote environment
  • Self-directed and able to work with little supervision

WFH TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

• Minimum Internet Speed: 50-100 Mbps

• Dedicated Home Office Area: Private, quiet workspace

• Business Continuity Plan: Power and Internet Backup is a MUST

 

 

 

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