January 15, 2010, Newsletter Issue #113: Senior Accountant

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The senior accountant needs to prepare SEC reports; prepare variance analysis at management’s request; assist in researching, preparing, and monitoring long and short-term agreements. This position in senior accounting will also insure compliance with company’s internal control policies regarding purchase orders, check requests, and employee advances; verify expenditure requests against budget. A senior accountant requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Work experience in the accounting or financial field ranges from 3-5 years, depending upon the individual firm. This position requires strong computer skills using a variety of software programs. The Senior Accountant usually reports to the Accounting Manager or the Controller.

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