Senior Accountant, Team Lead

Summary

Join Williams Adley as a Senior Accountant and assist in providing accounting support to our client by performing account and system reconciliation, preparing financial statements, and adjusting interim and year-end entries.

Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree in Accounting from an accredited university
• 3 or more years of accounting experience
• Knowledge of FedGAAP, including USSGL Budgetary and Credit Reform Accounting
• Financial Reporting on Direct Loan and Loan Guarantee Programs
• Understanding of OMB Circular 11, CFO Act and FASAB Standards
• Experience with internal control reviews and assessments, business process development, systems validation testing, posting model development and analytical reviews and research
• Extensive knowledge of MS Word, Excel (Pivot Tables, Groupings) and Access
• Advanced knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials 8.0 and above
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to perform work that requires attention to detail, analytical ability, and organization

Responsibilities

• Prepares and independently reviews client financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and general ledger
• Prepare and review financial and statistical reports, analyzing unusual items on financial reports and notifying accounting services team leaders when necessary
• Assists with projects related to internal controls, legacy system selection, and other consulting projects as assigned
• Develops and maintains a thorough working knowledge of accounting software packages
• Gain a thorough understanding of the financial operations of industry specific engagements (i.e. HUD)
• Independently identifies problem areas early, research technical issues, and proactively resolves issues
• Develops an understanding of GAAP (FASB/SFAS) in a specific loan industry
• Completes non-complex and some complex account reconciliations and recording transactions. All facets of the monthly quarterly, annual adjusting, and closing process

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree in accounting from an accredited university
• Willing to work late hours during monthly & quarterly closings

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Firm-paid Basic Life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Voluntary Legal, Accident, and Supplemental Life/AD&D insurance for themselves and their dependents
• Competitive 401k matching
• Generous paid leave
• Professional development, tuition assistance, and certificate assistance