Senior Accountant

AP has a premier opportunity for a CPA to join a leading company in Rochester.  This finance team consists of motivated and intelligent professionals who work well independently and collaboratively.  The company encourages continuous learning and advancement.  This is an ideal role for a high achiever ready to leave public accounting for a corporate role.  Hybrid or remote work is permitted and other benefits are also best in class!

• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements and reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and other relevant regulations.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze and prepare financial schedules, including worksheets, to support journal entries, ensuring compliance with internal and external audit requirements through appropriate documentation and backup.
• Control Environment: Maintain and enhance the control environment by applying internal corporate policies, procedures, and external regulations.
• Data Interpretation: Provide periodic analyses and interpretations of financial statements at both the account and global company levels, developing processes to gather and analyze data from multiple systems and locations.
• Interdepartmental Interaction: Collaborate with other departments (IT, Actuary, Treasury, Accounts Payable, Payroll, etc.) to prepare monthly internal financial reports, and quarterly and annual reports for regulatory purposes.
• Support and Guidance: Provide backup and guidance to other accountants in the department.
• Professional Development: Stay current with developments in the field through seminars, workshops, professional society meetings, reading publications, and independent study.
• Project Support: Support various projects and initiatives within Finance or the broader company.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• 4+ years of experience; may require CPA certification or an MBA depending on the assigned area.

• Strong understanding of financial statements and GAAP.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Access) and large ERP systems.
• Initiative and a proactive approach to process improvements
• Ability to work independently.