Senior Accountant

About the role

This position oversees financial reporting, leading the month-end close process and ensuring accuracy in statements. They manage the integrity of the general ledger, identify process improvements, enforce internal controls, provide leadership to junior staff, support audits, conduct financial analysis, collaborate across departments, and undertake special projects to drive organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, prepare and analyze financial statements, and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Perform regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and assist with external and internal audits.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and develop internal control procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Provide guidance to junior accounting staff and collaborate with other departments to align financial goals and objectives.
• Conduct financial analyses to support decision-making and undertake special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of combined accounting and audit experience.
• Experience in audit facilitation capacity.
• Experience as lead or assistant lead in month-end closing, reconciliation, and reporting role.
• Experience with Accounting Software (Workday preferable but not required).
• Experience at a top-tier public accounting firm.

Skills

• Accounting Principles and Best Practices: A solid understanding of accounting principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• General Ledger Management: The ability to manage general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions, reconciling accounts, posting journal entries, and maintaining organized documentation.
• Analytical Skills: Proficient analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Internal Controls: Understanding of internal controls to safeguard financial assets, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Pay

The posted salary range for this position is $92,326.25 - $121,919.42. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for annual bonus incentive pay.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off and 11 holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous 401(k) matching.
• Lifestyle spending account.
• Additional benefits for eligible employees.