A senior accountant is a management-level professional who ensures that a companys financial records and accounts are accurate and up to date. They also prepare financial reports, analyze financial documents, and recommend accounting policies.
Responsibilities
Analyze financial documents
Record and verify transactions
Prepare financial reports
Produce payroll
Formulate and recommend accounting policies
Prepare adjusting and closing entries
Perform complex reconciliations
Maintain fiscal records
Skills
Strong analytical skills
Proficiency in accounting software
Advanced Excel skills
Effective communication
Strong leadership
Critical thinking
Time management
Attention to detail
Education
Bachelors degree in accounting, economics, mathematics, or personal finances
Masters degree
CPA or CPA candidate
Management experience
Reporting
Senior accountants usually report directly to a controller, assistant controller, or partner
They take ownership of reporting costs, productivity, margins, and expenditures