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Position Summary
The senior accountant position is an exempt position. Normal working hours for the team are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hours may vary during peak seasons.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Accounting and Financial Reporting
Prepares and posts journal and job cost entries.
Reconciles balance sheet accounts.
Reviews income and expense accounts for proper classification.
Prepares financial statements including balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement.
Submits financial package for review and approval.
Prepares work papers, schedules and documentation for investors, lenders, regulators, auditors, and tax preparers as needed.
Coordinates preparation and review of reports as required by lenders and equity partners.
Updates chart of accounts and job cost codes for assigned entities.
Develops and maintains documentation processes and procedures
Reviews financial statements and reconciliations prepared by other accountants for assigned entities.
2. Entity Budgeting
Coordinates budgeting process, holds budget preparers accountable to meet deadlines and produce quality budgets, and reviews budgets for assigned entities.
Calculates certain budget amounts and provides to the budget preparers
Converts cash-basis budget to create an accrual-basis budget.
3. System Setup and Maintenance
Provides technical support to companies for accounting systems.
Serves as a resource and trainer for various software and tools, including Timberline (Sage 300), lien waiver portal, and Nexus.
Troubleshoots and resolves system problems, working with IT, Production Controller, and/or vendors as needed.
4. Relationship Management
Provides prompt and courteous service at all times.
Performs job responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies.
Clearly and concisely discusses accounting-related matters with target audiences.
Actively cooperates with all internal service delivery partners to provide optimal service to customers.
Follows up with internal and external customers on a regular basis to ensure their business needs and expectations are understood and are being met.
5. Accounting Team Resource
Coordinates and maintains accounting procedures for assigned responsibilities.
Serves as a trusted resource of technical, process and policy information for other accountants.
Serves as backup to other accounting positions as assigned.
Works with the team to automate manual processes and implement identified project improvements.
Utilizes education, training, and prior financial records found in accounting systems and files when faced with the new tasks. Recognizes when and to whom to ask questions.
Anticipates and plans for unexpected issues while being open to making the extra effort that may be required at the time.
6. Other duties assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, CPA preferred.
Five years’ minimum accounting experience.
Real estate accounting experience required.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft word and Excel required. Sage 300 (Timberline), and/or Sage FAS a plus.
Success Factors
Sound analytical thinking skills, interpersonal skills, and time-management skills.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, meet multiple demands on limited timeline, and work additional hours when necessary.
Good interpersonal skills in negotiation, conflict management, and relationship building with service. delivery partners.
Ability to take specifications and implement details to achieve desired results.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven self-starter with ability to think through complicated accounting issues.
Ability to prioritize work by fully understanding the accounting cycle.
Impeccable integrity, trustworthiness, and reputation within the Hubbell organization.
Ability to become the subject matter expert in areas of current responsibilities and for assigned entities.
Note: This job description describes the general nature and essential functions of the position without including peripheral and incidental duties. Contents of this job description are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Employees may receive other job-related instructions and be required to perform other job-related work as requested by the manager. All requirements are subject to possible modification to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Position Summary
The senior accountant position is an exempt position. Normal working hours for the team are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hours may vary during peak seasons.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Accounting and Financial Reporting
Prepares and posts journal and job cost entries.
Reconciles balance sheet accounts.
Reviews income and expense accounts for proper classification.
Prepares financial statements including balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement.
Submits financial package for review and approval.
Prepares work papers, schedules and documentation for investors, lenders, regulators, auditors, and tax preparers as needed.
Coordinates preparation and review of reports as required by lenders and equity partners.
Updates chart of accounts and job cost codes for assigned entities.
Develops and maintains documentation processes and procedures
Reviews financial statements and reconciliations prepared by other accountants for assigned entities.
2. Entity Budgeting
Coordinates budgeting process, holds budget preparers accountable to meet deadlines and produce quality budgets, and reviews budgets for assigned entities.
Calculates certain budget amounts and provides to the budget preparers
Converts cash-basis budget to create an accrual-basis budget.
3. System Setup and Maintenance
Provides technical support to companies for accounting systems.
Serves as a resource and trainer for various software and tools, including Timberline (Sage 300), lien waiver portal, and Nexus.
Troubleshoots and resolves system problems, working with IT, Production Controller, and/or vendors as needed.
4. Relationship Management
Provides prompt and courteous service at all times.
Performs job responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies.
Clearly and concisely discusses accounting-related matters with target audiences.
Actively cooperates with all internal service delivery partners to provide optimal service to customers.
Follows up with internal and external customers on a regular basis to ensure their business needs and expectations are understood and are being met.
5. Accounting Team Resource
Coordinates and maintains accounting procedures for assigned responsibilities.
Serves as a trusted resource of technical, process and policy information for other accountants.
Serves as backup to other accounting positions as assigned.
Works with the team to automate manual processes and implement identified project improvements.
Utilizes education, training, and prior financial records found in accounting systems and files when faced with the new tasks. Recognizes when and to whom to ask questions.
Anticipates and plans for unexpected issues while being open to making the extra effort that may be required at the time.
6. Other duties assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, CPA preferred.
Five years’ minimum accounting experience.
Real estate accounting experience required.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft word and Excel required. Sage 300 (Timberline), and/or Sage FAS a plus.
Success Factors
Sound analytical thinking skills, interpersonal skills, and time-management skills.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, meet multiple demands on limited timeline, and work additional hours when necessary.
Good interpersonal skills in negotiation, conflict management, and relationship building with service. delivery partners.
Ability to take specifications and implement details to achieve desired results.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven self-starter with ability to think through complicated accounting issues.
Ability to prioritize work by fully understanding the accounting cycle.
Impeccable integrity, trustworthiness, and reputation within the Hubbell organization.
Ability to become the subject matter expert in areas of current responsibilities and for assigned entities.
Note: This job description describes the general nature and essential functions of the position without including peripheral and incidental duties. Contents of this job description are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Employees may receive other job-related instructions and be required to perform other job-related work as requested by the manager. All requirements are subject to possible modification to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in West Des Moines offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.