Senior Accountant

About the role

This position is responsible for independently executing complex accounting activities that support the financial close process. The Senior Accountant applies professional accounting knowledge to prepare and review journal entries, perform detailed reconciliations, analyze financial results, and resolve accounting issues. The role serves as a key contributor to accounting accuracy, compliance, and process effectiveness while providing guidance to less experienced team members. Work is performed under general supervision, handling moderately complex issues and problems, with more complex issues referred to higher-level staff.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare and post complex journal entries during the month-end close process.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Prepare recurring accruals, estimates, and supporting calculations in accordance with accounting policies.
• Investigate account fluctuations and provide variance explanations to management.
• Assist in preparing schedules and documentation supporting internal and external audits.
• Review accounting activity completed by less experienced staff for completeness and accuracy.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with operational and finance teams to research accounting matters and resolve issues.
• Maintain high-quality documentation supporting assigned accounting areas.
• Assist with implementation of accounting policy updates and process changes.
• Support special projects, system enhancements, and organizational initiatives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of progressive accounting, audit, or finance experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statement relationships.
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex journal entries and reconciliations.
• Ability to independently research, analyze, and resolve accounting issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working within ERP systems.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and great benefits.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• 401(K) with company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid vacation time.
• Ongoing career development and outstanding advancement opportunities.
• Charity and community involvement.

Pay

Estimated salary: $66,000 - $82,000. The actual title and salary will consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

Schedule

Travel frequency: 0-10%.