Senior Corporate Accountant

About the role

The Senior Corporate Accountant at Bell Partners is responsible for performing advanced accounting activities that support the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Company's financial reporting. This role plays a key part in the month-end close process through the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, cash reconciliations, and financial reporting support.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare, review, and maintain supporting documentation for journal entries, including accruals, allocations, prepaid expenses, and account reclassifications.
• Owes assigned balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring timely completion, resolution of reconciling items, and accurate financial reporting.
• Executes critical month-end close responsibilities, including account analysis, roll-forwards, tie-outs, and close checklist completion.
• Analyzes financial results and identifies unusual fluctuations, trends, and variances requiring further investigation.
• Reviews and approves corporate invoices for appropriate coding, supporting documentation, and compliance with company policies.
• Serves as the secondary resources for account setup, maintenance, credit limit changes, and account closures for the Company's Purchasing Card (P-Card) Program.
• Maintains audit-ready workpapers and supporting schedules that clearly document accounting conclusions and account activity.
• Supports internal and external audits by responding to inquiries, providing requested documentation, and assisting with process walkthroughs.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and strengthen internal controls within the accounting function.
• Coordinates with banking partners to resolve cardholder issues, including declines, fraud concerns, compromised accounts, and other account-related matters.
• Serves as a subject matter resource for associates regarding expense reporting requirements and program procedures.
• Supports audit requests and compliance reviews by preparing reports and maintaining appropriate program documentation.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), month-end close processes, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, investigate variances, identify root causes, and recommend solutions.
• Experience preparing detailed accounting workpapers and documentation suitable for management and audit review.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, financial analysis, and data validation techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.