Senior Accountant
About
Empower is a premier BPO and management consulting firm committed to empowering businesses with scalable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. We specialize in providing finance and accounting, technology, and sales operations support to growing companies. Empower has a global presence providing 24/7 support, blending offshore talent with onshore management expertise. With a data driven and client centric approach, we partner with clients to tailor strategies that deliver measurable results. Join us and become part of a growing team dedicated to empowering success!
Job Summary
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for a range of accounting tasks, including conducting complex account reconciliations, preparing the general ledger for monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings, assisting with the annual audit, and handling other assigned duties. Candidates must have previous experience working in PST hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the period-end close procedures though the performance of balance sheet
- reconciliations, recording of adjusting journal entries, and completion of other accounting tasks as assigned
- Maintain accuracy and completeness of the general ledger and ensure its compliance with GAAP
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement
- Proactively review current procedures and seek opportunities to improve upon current workflows
- Prepare balance sheet and Profit and Loss statement variance analysis for financial reporting
- Assist with annual audit preparations
- Focus areas: expenses, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, leases, intercompany transactions
Requirements
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in accounting roles (a combination of public and private experience is preferred)
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and other accounting standards
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Previous experience working during PST hours
Expectations for the Role
- Communication: This is a fully remote role, and timely communication is crucial. The Senior Accountant is expected to collaborate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and external parties using virtual communication tools
- Time Management: The Senior Accountant will manage their own workload efficiently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines consistently. The ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy is essential.
- Independence: While teamwork is important, this role requires a high degree of autonomy. The ideal candidate is comfortable taking initiative, problem-solving independently, and driving tasks to completion with minimal supervision.
- Professionalism: Given the nature of remote work, maintaining a high level of professionalism in all interactions is expected. This role should exhibit proactive communication, responsiveness, and accountability in your day-to-day responsibilities.
Working Hours
9am – 5pm Pacific Time
Benefits:
- HMO
- Government mandated benefits
- Equipment [computer Package, monitor, headset, mouse and keyboard] provided, power supply station
