Senior Accountant

Description

Who We Are

Tiger Sanitation is a local, family-owned organization that conducts business through a simple mission dedicated to creating a great experience for the employees and the customers we serve. We do this by ensuring each action and decision gives life to our mission, measuring success one decision at a time. 

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant oversees the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and leads the accounting team.  The Senior Accountant prepares and analyzes financial data and reports, supervises staff, and collaborates with other departments to support strategic decision-making within the organization; s/he maintains the integrity of financial records and ensures proper accounting procedures are followed. 

Essential Functions

Accounts Payable (AP) Oversight

• Oversee the team member(s) responsible for receiving, vouchering, coding, and processing all vendor invoices and expense reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure efficient and controlled processing of all vendor payments (checks, ACH, wire transfers) and monitor cash disbursements.
• Maintain professional relationships with vendors and manage the resolution of complex payment discrepancies or issues.
• Enforce established controls and compliance procedures within the AP function to prevent fraud and errors.
• Manage the annual preparation and filing of 1099 forms (for US companies) or equivalent regulatory documents.

Accounts Receivable (AR) Oversight

• Ensure timely and accurate customer invoicing and ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee the accurate recording and reconciliation of all cash receipts and bank deposits.
• Monitor and manage the aging of Accounts Receivable and lead the collection efforts for overdue customer accounts, escalating issues as necessary.
• Implement and optimize AR processes to minimize days sales outstanding (DSO) and improve overall cash flow.

General Ledger (GL) Management

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the General Ledger, which forms the foundation of all financial statements.
• Oversee and review all monthly and quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure all accounts are properly balanced and supported.
• Supervise the preparation and review of complex journal entries, ensuring they adhere to established accounting policies and GAAP.
• Directly manage and execute the timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Critically prepare, review and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to identify key trends, variances, and potential financial risks or opportunities.
• Collaborate with other departments, including sales, operations, and senior management, to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making to include managing operational costs to optimize profitability.
• Prepare clear, concise, and insightful financial presentations and reports for Executive team.

Team Leadership

• Supervise, schedule, and lead the daily work assignments of the accounting staff.
• Set clear performance objectives, provide ongoing coaching and mentorship, and conduct regular performance evaluations to support the professional growth of team members.
• Review the work performed by direct reports ensuring absolute accuracy and compliance before finalization.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, identifying inefficiencies in workflows (especially in AP/AR processing and the month-end close) and developing and implementing new procedures to enhance productivity.
• Resolve complex internal or external issues related to accounting with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Ability to convey Tiger Sanitation as the obvious choice for our customers, employees and community.
• Actively demonstrates Tiger Sanitation’s core values in daily tasks and communications: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability and Communication.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting best practices
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Ability to organize and interpret financial data, identify trends, and make informed recommendations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with coworkers and management team
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the organization
• Excellent time management skills with ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to proficiently navigate multiple computer programs, including QuickBooks
• Commitment to accuracy and meticulous record-keeping
• Ability to effectively create and present presentation materials

Requirements And Experience

• 5+ years of related accounting expertise
• 3+ years of leadership experience

What We Offer

- Competitive salary commensurate with experience 

- 401(K) Matching

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• PTO, Vacation, and Holiday Pay
• Free residential waste and recycling services if in our service area

Working Conditions

This position will primarily be in an office environment and occasional periods of non-climate-controlled settings all with extended periods of sitting, standing and using manual dexterity to operate company equipment, and computer-based systems and to conduct inspections and meetings. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer