Senior Accountant

Overview

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing complex accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting the month‑end and year‑end close processes. This role serves as a key contributor to the general ledger, financial statement preparation, and internal controls, while partnering closely with management, auditors, and cross‑functional teams.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes

• Prepare and review complex journal entries, accruals, and adjustments

• Perform and review balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP

• Assist with preparation and review of financial statements and management reports

• Analyze variances, trends, and discrepancies; provide explanations to leadership

• Support external audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries

• Maintain and enhance internal controls, policies, and accounting procedures

• Serve as a subject‑matter resource for junior accounting staff; provide guidance and review work as needed

• Participate in process improvements, system implementations, and special projects

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience (public and/or industry)

• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting

• Proven experience owning portions of the month‑end close

• Experience preparing or reviewing financial statements

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, etc.)

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Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

• High attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture

• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast‑paced close environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Comfortable working independently with limited supervision

• Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and explain financial information to non‑finance partners

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Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Tania Cruz

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