Senior Accountant

Guidepoint is a leading expert network firm connecting business decision-makers with experts around the world. Since our inception in 2003, we’ve arranged more than a half million interactions between our clients and experts. We support clients in identifying critical insights through a suite of services including phone consultations, in-person meetings, custom surveys and proprietary data products.

The Senior Accountant reports to the Controller. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the application of accounting principles and practices to a variety of issues and transactions, including general ledger accountability, financial reporting, financial profitability analysis and special projects as assigned.

• Analyze financial information and determine most effective means of handling and processing accounting transactions
• Responsible for managing operational data and ensuring data integrity and accuracy
• Assist in preparing monthly internal reporting and analysis for the senior management team
• Assist with annual audit of the consolidated financial statements
• Responsible for maintenance and analysis of assigned general ledger accounts
• Prepare revenue recognition reconciliation and record revenue/deferred revenue journal entries
• Financial and profitability analysis on a requested basis
• Prepare commission calculations
• Maintain bank accounts
• Review bank statements and perform bank reconciliations

• Must have an Accounting degree
• At least 4 years of relevant experience
• 2 years in public accounting preferred
• MBA or CPA certification is a plus
• Ability to perform complex accounting transactions and analysis
• Ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines
• Accuracy in daily work and other projects
• Extreme attention to detail
• Must be able to work independently and have excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong communications/writing skills
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word)
• Adherence to policies, procedures and instructions
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with vendors and other employees
• Ability to function as a team player