Senior Accountant, Financial Analysis & Reporting

LISCR, LLC - The Liberian Registry is the world’s largest shipping registry. At LISCR, we have set the industry benchmark for safety, service, and innovation. Our success is rooted in our collaborative culture that spans across 25+ global offices. Together, we serve more than 16% of the world's ocean-going fleet, representing over 5,500 vessels aggregating more than 256 million gross tons.

NOTE: This position is based in the Dulles, Virginia Headquarters Office and is not a remote position.

General Description:

The Senior Accountant, Financial Analysis & Reporting has the responsibility of performing functions related to various aspects of the general ledger, financial analysis and reporting. This position also supports special projects as requested by the Senior Controller. Must be highly motivated, organized, attentive to detail, able to work independently and the ability to handle multitasks in a fast-paced environment. This position reports directly to the Senior Controller, but will have considerable exposure to the EVP, Finance and the Chief Financial & Administrative Officer. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

General Ledger

• Assist in month-end closing process to include reconciling assigned accounts each month, prepare and post general journal entries, as assigned.
• Prepare bank and account reconciliations.
• Prepare general ledger account analysis as needed

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Assist the Senior Controller and Controller with preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Assist in revenue and expense analysis, as required at month-end and ad hoc.
• Assist with year-end audit.
• Assist with Annual Budget; and
• Assist with Financial Analysis.

General Department Responsibilities

• Prepares schedules and research issues.
• Works collaboratively and daily with Staff Accountants, Accounts Payable and Controllers, and Accounting Systems staff.
• Performs other accounting and analysis duties as may be required including backing up teammates in their absence.
• Special projects, as assigned
• Always demonstrates the willingness and initiative to be a team player and a driver of positive results.
• Occasionally, assists in training new employees.
• Perform other duties and projects as required

GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES:

Experience, Education, and Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with GPA of 3.3 or higher required
• 3-5 years of accounting, general ledger, and audit experience; including 1-2 years in public accounting

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong accounting and general ledger knowledge and skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTable, VLOOKUP) and Microsoft Office applications; experience with Great Plains general ledger system is a plus
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Professional qualities including honesty, patience, and willingness to follow established procedures
• Ability to lift approximately 15–20 lbs.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe great work is powered by great people, and we take care of ours. Benefits include:

• 401(k) plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision (free employee plans available) from the date of hire, partial paid dependent coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance – 100% company paid
• Short-Term Disability – 100% company paid
• Long-Term Disability – 100% company paid
• Aflac, additional life insurance, pet and legal insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Employee Engagement events 

Equal Opportunity Statement

LISCR, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. LISCR, LLC is an E-Verify employer. As such, we will verify work authorization through that platform.