APPLICATION PROCESS To apply for this position, go to www.rti.org/job13860.  JOB DESCRIPTION The Senior Accountant is responsible for all areas relating to monthly close, general ledger and financial statement preparation. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, reconciliations, financial reporting, year- end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. The Senior Accountant will have contact with senior-level staff and corporate accounting staff, all of which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal. This is a hands-on position and it requires a thorough understanding of accounting operations as well as reporting.  The Senior Accountant reports to the Director of Finance. RESPONSIBILITIES Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information Supports budget and forecasting activities Collaborates with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions Responds to inquiries from finance and other management staff regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc. Work with the Manager to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department Support international offices in their accounting and finance processes Assist in design and creation of new reports and analysis Contribute to start up and improvement of financial systems Support Department with special projects and workflow process improvements QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements BA/BS in Business with an emphasis in Accounting At least 5 years of directly related Accounting and Finance work experience Strong problem solving skills and demonstrated initiative Required Technical Skills and Prior Experience Previous experience in General Ledger and monthly close  Must have high intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal, customer service skills Ability to multi-task, strong trouble-shooting skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines  Preferred Technical Skills and Prior Experience A combination of public and private industry experience Previous exposure to a multinational, multi currency environment CPA or CPA candidate preferred Report-writing and/or design skills Prior experience with end-to-end software applications - the whole accounting process is in a software application  DEPARTMENT MARKETING STATEMENT RTI Health Solutions (RTI-HS), a business unit of RTI, is a large and rapidly growing independent and internationally recognized research organization providing health care consulting and research expertise to optimize decision making for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device products across the development and marketing lifecycle.  ABOUT RTI RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 2,800 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services.  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYti We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Specific information regarding the laws that are designed to protect you against discrimination relating to your legal right to work in the US can be located at the employment portal www.rti.org/jobs CLOSING STATEMENT Important Information: RTI participates in the US Government E-Verify program, for specific information on this program please visit our employment portal at www.rti.org/jobs