Senior Accountant

About the role

The Senior Accountant / Financial Reporting Analyst will play a key role in supporting the organization's accounting and financial reporting functions. This position is responsible for month-end close activities, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, consolidations, audit support, and compliance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and financial schedules.
• Absorb and review monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Assist with multi-entity consolidations and financial reporting activities.
• Maintain and enhance reporting workbooks and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial data and perform variance analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts with supporting documentation.
• Investigate financial discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate general ledger activity and account balances.
• Aid in the development and documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audit engagements.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor inquiries and requests.
• Aid in compliance reporting requirements and financial disclosures.
• Support tax-related reporting, documentation, and compliance activities.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
• Support ERP enhancements, system upgrades, and automation initiatives.
• Document workflows and maintain accounting process documentation.
• Partner with finance leadership and cross-functional teams on continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of accounting, financial reporting, or corporate accounting experience.
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Lookups, and complex spreadsheet analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or active progress toward CPA certification preferred.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and financial consolidations.
• Background supporting audits, compliance reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience within manufacturing, distribution, publishing, media, or other product-based organizations.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and financial reporting applications.
• Strong process improvement mindset with an interest in automation and operational efficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.