Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and approve complex journal entries and account reconciliations with complete accuracy and documentation.
• Lead key elements of financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate results.
• Oversee general ledger accounts (accruals, payroll, prepaids, fixed assets, intercompany) and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies; identify opportunities to strengthen reporting quality.
• Serve as a key audit contact, preparing supporting documentation, addressing inquiries, and providing clear explanations of account activity.
• Perform detailed variance and fluctuation analyses and collaborate with stakeholders to drive improvements.
• Partner with Finance, Payroll, HR, Operations, and other teams to ensure aligned and accurate accounting data.
• Maintain strong internal controls and recommend enhancements.
• Lead or support process-improvement initiatives, system upgrades, automation, and documentation updates.
• Mentor junior accounting team members and support knowledge development.
• Contribute to additional projects and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, advanced formulas, data analysis).
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and end-to-end accounting operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to partner effectively across functions.
• High integrity and professional judgment when handling sensitive financial information.
• Adaptability to evolving systems, processes, and business needs; comfortable leading change.
• Experience 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with preferred focus on general ledger and financial close.
• Experience in a mid-size or large corporate environment preferred.
• Background in audit support and collaboration with external auditors strongly preferred.
• Hands-on ERP experience (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.); experience in system upgrades or implementations is a plus.
• Prior mentorship or leadership of junior team members preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.