SENIOR ACCOUNTANT | WILMINGTON, DE

Sentinel Transportation is currently looking for a Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team. The role involves active participation in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing processes, which includes completing journal entries, conducting analyses, and overseeing essential processes. As a Senior Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Accounting Manager and Controller in compiling consolidated financial statements. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing meticulous account reconciliations and supporting schedules to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of our general ledger and financial statements. Furthermore, the role entails providing invaluable assistance and support to the company's operations regarding various accounting issues. We are seeking an ideal candidate who demonstrates initiative, self-motivation, and accountability—a dependable performer who thrives in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about finance and accounting and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity with Sentinel Transportation.

primary responsibilities

• Participates in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing process by completing journal entries, analysis and processes in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assists in the preparation of the financial statements and internal financial reporting packages for senior management.
• Performs monthly balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analysis. 
• Prepares monthly account reconciliations and resolves any reconciling items.
• Prepares and records revenue related entries for different company segments.
• Prepares supporting schedules and conducts reserve calculations on key liability account balances.  
• Records and maintains fixed asset activity in the company’s sub ledger. 
• Prepares and records monthly employee benefit related entries. 
• Assists the Accounting Manager and Controller with required submissions to Sentinel’s parent company, Phillips 66.
• Performs all standard operating procedures and maintains documentation in support of key internal controls. 
• Prepares ad-hoc reports/financial analysis and other assignments as requested by department management.
• Perform fleet related lease accounting, analysis and reporting as required.
• Participates in process improvement projects and special assignments (departmental and company-wide), as assigned by department management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance required.  
• CPA certification strongly preferred.  
• Master’s degree or MBA, a plus. 
• Minimum of 4 or more years working experience in either private or public accounting
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, internal controls and professional standards related to accounting
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications with strong to advanced Excel skills
• Ability to clearly communicate accounting issues with individuals and groups in a range of settings, using a mix of verbal and written communication styles