Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing complex account reconciliations, supporting month‑end and year‑end close processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. This role plays a key part in financial reporting, audit support, and process improvement initiatives within the finance function.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, and reconciliations for general ledger, balance sheet, and income statement accounts
- Prepare fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and reconciliation
- Support month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is accurate and complete
- Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded in the general ledger in accordance with GAAP
- Assist with annual external audits, including preparation of supporting schedules and workpapers
- Assist with tax, regulatory reporting, and compliance requirements as needed
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiency
- Maintain and document accounting procedures and internal controls
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with finance, payroll, operations, and external partners
- Participate in and support special accounting projects as assigned
Position Requirements
- Attention to detail with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Strong understanding of accounting concepts and financial reporting principles
- Accountability for accurate, timely, and high‑quality work
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to resolve issues and assertively communicate when needed
- Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Adaptable and flexible; able to adjust priorities as business needs change
- Ability to work with a sense of urgency and consistently meet deadlines
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Accounting required
- Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience
- Public accounting experience a plus
- Strong knowledge of GAAP
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Experience with ERP or accounting software (e.g., Eclipse, Oracle, Great Plains, Peachtree, or similar systems)
Granite City offers competitive wages, great benefits including, medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, 401k, vacation, holiday, sick and more! Join our team and work among the best in the industry!
- Granite City is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
- Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
- The employer uses E-Verify
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What is the work location for this position at Granite City Electric Supply?
This job at Granite City Electric Supply is located in Quincy, MA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Granite City Electric Supply?
Employer has not shared pay details for this role.
What employment applies to this position at Granite City Electric Supply?
Granite City Electric Supply lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Granite City Electric Supply?
Granite City Electric Supply is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Granite City Electric Supply for this role?
Granite City Electric Supply offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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