JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the Company’s accounting, financial reporting, and compliance functions by maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This role performs advanced accounting activities, including general ledger management, account reconciliations, lease accounting, expense reporting, and financial analysis. The Senior Staff Accountant helps ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements; supports internal and external audits; and participates in process improvement initiatives and special projects. This position serves as a key resource within the finance team and provides accurate financial information that supports effective business operations and decision-making.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Analyze and review balance sheets, income statements, and other management reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through the preparation of complex journal entries and adjustments.
- Perform and review complex account reconciliations, including bank accounts, intercompany accounts, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Monitor financial transactions and accounting activities to ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor inquiries, while ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Administer lease accounting activities, including maintaining lease schedules, preparing related journal entries, reconciling lease accounts, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
- Review, process, and reconcile employee expense reports and corporate card transactions, including RAMP card activity, ensuring accuracy, policy compliance, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Participate in and support special projects, process improvement initiatives, and other accounting and finance initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and financial reporting capabilities.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the required activities, duties, or responsibilities of the team member. Duties, obligations, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY MODEL
This role requires the demonstration of the following competencies:
Instills Trust | Communicates Effectively | Demonstrates Customer Focus | Takes Initiative | Makes Quality Decisions | Drives Growth | Ensures Accountability | Drives Results
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Careful attention to detail
- In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Proficiency (Knowledge) in accounting software and ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC (business central) a plus.
- Advanced proficiency (knowledge) with Microsoft Office 365 – Excel heavy.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- In office environment
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
PLANNED BUSINESS TRAVEL
- This job requires less than 5% planned business travel.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelors degree in accounting from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience is highly preferred.
- 2-5 years of general ledger accounting experience. Lease accounting experience is a plus.
- Previous experience as a Staff Accountant.
EEO STATEMENT
DuraServ is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and afford equal employment opportunities to team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our EEO policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between DuraServ and its team members, including recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and application of policies.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience
- 2-5 years of general ledger accounting experience
- Previous experience as a Staff Accountant
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Excel
- Lease accounting experience
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What We Do
DuraServ is a leading service provider in the loading dock, door and equipment industry. We deliver service on a national scale to customers with large facilities, often in multiple locations, across the United States and in Canada. And while our name might be relatively new, our experience and expertise is extensive. Some of our key employees have over 40 years of experience and represent some of the most knowledgeable people you’ll find in the dock and door industry. DuraServ Corp is the parent company for: Southern Dock Products, The Overhead Door Company of Austin, New Orleans, Charlotte, Eastern New Jersey, Foothills, Philadelphia, and South Florida, Just‐Rite Equipment, American Roll Up Door, Action Automatic Door & Gate, Cookson Door Sales of Arizona, The Best Door Company, DuraFlex, and Passport Door & Dock Systems.
