Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Own the multi-day monthly close calendar (D-2 through D5), including AP close, GL close, journal entries, actuals, accruals, and prepaid amortizations, and opening of next-period ledgers for all assigned companies.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for various accounts, investigating variances and resolving outstanding items.
• Maintain the balance sheet reconciler checklist to ensure timely completion from various business unit controllers.
• Perform cash management and sales tax reconciliations, as well as manage worldwide intercompany reconciliations and issue resolution.
• Submit AP netting and post results in the ERP system and reconcile final AR/AP netting activity with the banking partner.
• Process and account for weekly payroll across multiple pay groups, allocate costs across business units, and upload payroll journal entries to the ERP system.
• Maintain and update batch/module controls within Microsoft Dynamics AX and support related ERP system configuration for assigned companies.
• Prepare and reconcile annual 1099 reporting and support assigned sections of the domestic tax package in coordination with the corporate tax team.
• Lead assigned sections of the semi-annual corporate control validation process, ensuring compliance with SOX standards.
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Corporate Finance, and other cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and support close deadlines.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior accounting staff and serve as a backup resource for other close and reconciliation processes within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred.
• Preferably 6 - 10 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a shared services, multi-entity, or corporate close environment.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or other ERP systems preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, formulas, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.