Senior Staff Accountant

_*Seneca Companies, Inc.
*_ is currently seeking a _*Senior *_*Staff Accountant* to be part of a growing area within our family owned company located in _*Des Moines, IA.
*_ *WHO IS SENECA COMPANIES? *Seneca Companies is a privately held, family-owned company that has been in business for over 50 years.
With multiple divisions spanning industries including fuel systems, waste solutions, automotive & commercial equipment, energy solutions and environmental services, we offer a wide variety of long-term career opportunities and advancement.
With teams devoted to helping our employees learn and grow, our people enjoy a company culture focused on growth, long term success and teamwork.
We pride ourselves on being the best in the industry, and that all starts with developing our employees into the best they can be *Job Summary: *A member of the general Accounting staff assisting with the preparation of financial statements, records and reports with an emphasis on construction accounting and sales/use tax responsibilites.
*What will you do?* 25%: Responsible for researching sales and use tax rules as applicable for our various divisions and disseminating proper procedures for each state in which they operate.
Maintains and updates documentation of sales tax rules and procedures.
15%: Communicates and trains employees on proper billing of sales and use tax.
Coordinates sales tax audits, responds to taxing authority inquiries, and coordinates sales tax updates.
15%: Prepare property tax renditions and/or returns, coordinates the payment of property taxes on a timely basis, and maintains property tax accrual reconciliations.
15%: Assists in the preparation of the annual budget as assigned.
30%: Assists with the monthly close process, preparation of financial statements, and prepares various reconciliations on a monthly and/or quarterly basis.
This includes monthly calculations of sales rep commissions, rebates, construction and service jobs/work-in-progress, airplane usage and SIFL calculations, investments, prepaid insurance, and fixed assets along with other duties as assigned.
*Job Requirements:* *Education*: Requires a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related areas.
Equivalent experience is acceptable only with CPA.
*Experience*: 4+ years of experience in the financial/accounting field with construction accounting and/or use tax experience *Licenses/Certifications:* CPA certification preferred.
*Technical Abilities*: Strong analytical and mathematical skills involving the use of fractions, decimals and percentages.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail along with advanced computer skills with a focus on Excel.
*Autonomy/Direction*: Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of tasks.
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Typically reports to a senior leader.
*Conditions of Employment:* _This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position.
Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job, and “other” duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.
_ _This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.
Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
EOE_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $85,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid sick time * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Experience level: * 5 years * 6 years * 7 years Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Experience: * Construction Accounting: 2 years (Preferred) * Use Tax: 2 years (Required) Ability to Commute: * Des Moines, IA 50313 (Required) Work Location: In person