Description The Senior Accountant ensures timely and accurate production and analysis of underlying data used in US GAAP – based financial statements and reports including involvement in the year end audit. Will collaborate with operational personnel and parent company accounting leadership. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: + Prepares and ensures general ledger journal entries and account reconciliations are completed accurately and according to schedule. + Assist in the month-end close process and analyze financial information. + Develop complex accounting analytics and analyses to partner with business operations. + Complete general accounting tasks + Collaboration with operational personnel and parent company accounting leadership + Research and provide opinion on proper US GAAP accounting treatment for new processes. + Maintain a strong internal control environment. + Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through in a timely manner. + Maintain knowledge of the standards, policies, practices and procedures of the generally accepted accounting principles. + Research accounting rules and regulations and make recommendations regarding company policy. + Assist with maintenance of the general ledger system and related accounting as required. + Establish, document and implement approved policies and procedures necessary to ensure a high degree of work is performed by the department. + Maintain accurate, timely and well-organized computer and paper files. + Performs other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor’s degree in accounting + At least three years of experience with financial statements preparation and analysis. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + CPA preferred. TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT & TOOLS: + Proficient with standard office equipment i.e., computer, phones, scanner, fax and copier. + Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs including proficiency in Microsoft Excel. + Experience with general ledgers. + Proficient with Smart Phones, tablets, and applications for effective communication and information management. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: + Strong knowledge of US GAAP + Effectively analyze and reconcile financial data with attention to detail + Exercise sound judgement in performing subjective accounting analysis + Focus on being an effective business partner to operations and parent company accounting leadership + Communicating with cross functional teams and leadership + Possess strong administrative and analytical skills + Ability to identify and assess risk + Maintain confidentiality of all privileged information + Work independently and successfully as a team member + Ability to lead and develop others + Strong organizational and planning skills and an ability to perform under pressure + Possess effective written and verbal communication skills + Knowledge of vegetation management or utility environment is strongly preferred COMPENSATION: $65,000 - $90,000 Lewis Services regularly evaluates our compensation and benefit packages to ensure we remain competitive. Starting pay will be based on a candidate’s experience, skills and education.