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Senior Accountant
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger activities. This individual will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial statements, analyzing account activity, and ensuring accounting processes are completed accurately and on schedule.
The ideal candidate has strong general accounting knowledge, experience owning portions of the monthly close process, and the ability to work independently while partnering with accounting and operational teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, and other recurring or adjusting entries.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with company policies.
- Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reporting.
- Perform variance analysis and investigate significant fluctuations in revenue, expenses, and balance sheet accounts.
- Maintain supporting schedules for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other general ledger accounts.
- Assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable accounting activities as needed, including transaction review, reconciliations, and issue resolution.
- Support cash management and bank reconciliations, including researching outstanding or unusual transactions.
- Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes by providing historical financial data and account-level analysis.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, documentation, and auditor requests.
- Ensure accounting activities are completed in accordance with GAAP and established internal controls.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency within the close and reporting processes.
- Assist with the development and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
- Partner with internal departments to research financial questions and resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Support Accounting Manager, Controller, and finance leadership with special projects and financial analysis as needed.
- Provide guidance and support to Staff Accountants and other members of the accounting team when appropriate.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Approximately 3-7+ years of progressive accounting experience, depending on the complexity of the organization.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting.
- Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and other commonly used financial functions.
- Experience working with an ERP or accounting system such as NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet accounting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with accounting, finance, and operational teams.
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