Senior Accountant job summary
A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job, so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.
Example of a Senior Accountant job summary
We need a Senior Accountant to join our finance department and take over the major reporting and reconciliation duties for our company. We’re a growing, innovative network of car dealerships specialising in fleet vehicles and commercial trucks. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for heading the finance department and reporting directly to the CFO. We need a professional with inherent leadership qualities and the attention to detail necessary to ensure accurate reporting in all areas. The successful applicant will have a basic knowledge of how dealerships are run and will have prior experience with tax issues.
Senior Accountant responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organisation and who the employee reports to.
- Prepare accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with our established schedule and with input from the rest of the accounting department
- Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
- Analyse financial statements for discrepancies and other issues that should be brought to the CFO’s attention
- Review all intercompany transactions and generate invoices as necessary
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts
- Delegate financial responsibilities to accounting team
- Coordinate semi-annual audits and assist CFO with conducting audits
- Conduct regular ledger maintenance
Senior Accountant qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting required (Master preferred)
- 5+ years’ experience in general or tax accounting
- Experience with computerised ledger systems
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment
- Familiarity with SAP 6.0 a plus
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