Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

About the Role

The Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting is a key contributor to our accounting close and reporting process, integral to our consolidation and elimination accounting function. This role reports consolidated results to senior management monthly and handles various elements of operational performance reporting, including accounting for strategic projects. The Senior Accountant works cross-functionally on technical accounting topics, researching and applying appropriate accounting guidance to new business developments such as mergers and acquisitions and sale-leasebacks, with deep knowledge of ASC 805 Business Combinations and ASC 842 Leases. The role also involves assisting with the adoption of new accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in compliance with GAAP, including developing supporting work papers and schedules for internal and external reporting.
• Conduct technical accounting research, collaborate with management on implementing new accounting standards, and liaise with external auditors to support audit and compliance efforts.
• Perform and review complex general ledger account reconciliations, including intercompany transactions, credit facilities, borrowing arrangements, and valuation accounts.
• Analyze variances and trends during month-end close and financial review processes, providing insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for NetSuite and Oracle EPM, developing custom reports, troubleshooting system-generated entries, and ensuring data integrity.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize financial reporting functionality and operational efficiency.
• Lead the creation, implementation, and documentation of accounting policies and procedures in response to evolving business needs and new accounting standards (e.g., ASC 842, ASC 805, ASC 606, ASC 718).
• Prepare supporting documentation for complex calculations, including deferred compensation, revenue recognition, and insurance accounting, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
• Actively participate in enterprise-wide system implementations (e.g., POS, A/P automation, Lease Accounting, and Supply Chain systems), ensuring seamless integration with financial modules (GL, A/P, A/R), accurate data migration, and effective change management.
• Contribute to project planning, UAT testing, and post-implementation evaluation to align with financial reporting objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5+ years of accounting experience, including financial close, analysis, and reporting.
• CPA or CMA certification strongly preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.

Skills

• Technical Skills:
  • Strong proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query, etc.).
  • Familiarity with financial reporting tools (e.g., EPM, Workiva, BlackLine).
  • Experience applying ASC 842 Leases and ASC 805 Business Combinations.
  • Multi-entity consolidation and elimination experience.
  • Good knowledge of, and ability to research, other U.S. GAAP standards.
  • Ability to prepare complex reconciliations, journal entries, and manage accruals.
  • Debt and equity accounting experience.
  • Knowledge of data analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• General Abilities:
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret financial data and variances.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
  • Technical writing and reporting experience with strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Service excellence mindset, focusing on stakeholder needs and team collaboration.
  • Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with changing priorities.
  • Strong teamwork and leadership skills, including the ability to mentor junior staff and lead cross-functional projects.
  • Proactive initiative in enhancing processes, resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily a desk position; regularly required to sit, occasionally stand, and walk.
• Frequent and repetitive use of hands and fingers to operate a computer, mouse, keyboard, and office-related equipment.
• Requires lifting no more than 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close visual acuity and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to communicate verbally and exchange information digitally and in person.

Work Environment

Office-based, non-manual work; the worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.