Senior Staff Accountant
Date:
Department:
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Reports To:
September 2016
Finance
Exempt
CFO
General Summary:
The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for ensuring effective financial controls at
Elixir Technologies. S/he will need a strong technical accounting background, the ability
to create operations which support GAAP accounting, a broad range of business
knowledge and an understanding of business drivers. S/he must have an aptitude for
systems and strong management, leadership and communication skills.
The Senior Staff Accountant is a high level management position and an integral part of
the daily business operations at Elixir Technologies. Under general supervision only, the
Senior Staff Accountant will always provide leadership, direction, supervision,
development and management in all areas of his/her responsibilities. The Senior Staff
Accountant is responsible for the management of all aspects of the Accounting
Department including effective financial controls, and will always exercise discretion and
independent judgment for all responsibilities in all areas at all times.
Essential Functions:
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Responsible for the management and supervision of the Accounting Department
staff. Supervision includes making meaningful recommendations relating to the
hiring and interviewing, retention, termination and advancement of employees;
schedule projects and monitor employees' progress; handle employees'
complaints; ensure excellent job performance from all employees including
being responsible for job performance evaluations.
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Manages all financial and accounting operations, including A/P, A/R, licensing,
control environment and directing corporate financial planning and structure.
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Coordinates, analyzes and reports Elixir's financial performance, projection and
special projects as required to management and the Board of Directors.
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Prepares short and long-term financial forecasts of financial performance for use
by management and the Board of Directors.
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Will oversee, document and play an active role in the close process – responsible
for the timely monthly and year-end processes, including all journal entries,
balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, intercompany transactions and
consolidations. Responsible for the production of monthly financial statements
and all other financial reporting.
Rev 9/30/2016
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Will compile a business plan, evaluating and making recommendations for global
accounting systems and reporting in order to streamline accounting operations,
improve information and controls and support Elixir’s strategic needs.
Ensure adherence of all reporting requirements.
Responsible for managing Elixir’s relationships with banks, partners, third-party
service providers.
Reviews quarterly payroll tax reports as filed by payroll third-party administrator.
Reviews regular sales tax filings.
Manages all intercompany transactions including monthly pass-through wiring,
management fees and interest on intercompany payables.
Coordinates with sales and marketing departments to offer reporting and
modeling of product pricing and cost, sales, customer interactions, etc.
Oversees quarterly reporting to third party software providers.
Manages all internal and external audits and tax functions, coordinates activities
with outside audit firms, and responsible for audit firm's performance.
Develop, implement and maintain accounting and administrative policies and
procedures for a wide-ranging set of activities including financial accounting and
reporting and other corporate policies.
Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions
within designated limits.
Reviews, investigates and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries,
documents and reports.
Coordinates implementation of business continuity plan.
Coordinates implementation of accounting software and control procedures.
Will be responsible for managing and supervising the processing of payroll.
Manages day-to-day operations.
Collects and submits data for federal, state and local tax and information
returns.
Proficient in all aspects of corporate accounting and all pertinent GAAP
compliance as required.
Responsible for managing Elixir's 401 (K) plan.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
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Accounting or Finance BS, MBA or CPA auditing experience desirable. Strong
technical skills and understanding of GAAP accounting.
Progressive experience of eight to ten years in accounting or finance roles.
Experience with software industry and SAAS recurring revenue.
Advanced Excel skills and experience with a variety of enterprise-level
accounting software.
Desire and capacity to lead thinking and execution at a strategic as well as
operational level.
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Excellent cross functional and interpersonal skills in order to develop team,
evolve business processes and support needs of business.
Physical Requirements:
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Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
Ability to look at a computer screen for extended periods of time.
Ability to maintain a composed and professional demeanor within a flexible and
busy work environment.
Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
Employee Conduct:
It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment
through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers and
vendors.
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