This job is closed
Applications are no longer available for this announcement. Explore current related opportunities below.
Job description
Senior Accountant
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
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
quincy, MA, 02171, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.