Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Performs general accounting functions involving the general ledger, month-end closing, and consolidated financial reporting, while ensuring compliance with the company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control environment. Provides timely and accurate generation of monthly financial statements, management operational reporting, financial analysis, and audit support for internal and external stakeholders of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Performs daily general ledger accounting tasks.
• Engages in the timely and precise month-end close process, including report creation.
• Ensures compliance with SOX internal controls and proactively seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls maintained by the company.
• Prepares journal entries and account reconciliations requiring complex analysis, and reviews standard and non-complex journal entries and account reconciliations, accordingly.
• Offers guidance upon request and addresses financial inquiries to satisfy the needs of both internal and external stakeholders.
• Executes financial reporting with comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Prepares and compiles supporting documentation for annual audit preparations as required.
• Aids in establishing a control framework that upholds best practices and ensures the accuracy of financial statements.
• Oversees and reviews the work of others.

Qualifications:

Job Skills Requirements:

• Proficiency and working knowledge of spreadsheets and database software or accounting applications designed for general accounting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects quickly and accurately.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines with appropriate attention to detail.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required, or equivalent experience.

Experience Requirements:

• Five years of related experience.

MEC Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering an environment of mutual respect and integrity. We conduct all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. Furthermore, MEC undertakes affirmative action initiatives to ensure equal employment opportunities for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.