Senior Corporate Accountant
About the Role
As Senior Corporate Accountant, you will play an important role in helping maintain the financial foundation that supports NearU’s continued growth. You’ll work closely with the Corporate Controller and Finance team to support the monthly close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, analysis, internal controls, and ongoing process improvements. You’ll be someone the team can rely on to dig into the details, identify what doesn’t look right, understand the “why” behind the numbers, and help find solutions. As NearU continues to grow, our processes and systems will continue to evolve. This position provides an opportunity to be part of that evolution—helping strengthen accounting practices today while helping build the infrastructure we’ll need tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare and maintain accurate account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Prepare journal entries and assist with general ledger accounting activities.
- Support timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Analyze financial activity and investigate unusual transactions, discrepancies, or variances.
- Research accounting issues and help develop appropriate resolutions.
- Assist with maintaining and strengthening internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Identify opportunities to streamline, improve, and standardize accounting processes.
- Partner with the Corporate Controller on accounting projects, reporting initiatives, and other business priorities.
- Work collaboratively with Finance and other departments to obtain information and resolve issues.
- Assist with special projects as NearU continues to expand and evolve.
- Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and consistently meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Bring forward ideas that can make the Finance function more efficient and effective.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Several years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
- Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial close processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Experience with accounting/ERP systems and strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel preferred.
Skills
- Detail-oriented — You notice when something doesn’t look right and have the discipline to investigate it.
- Analytical — You can look beyond the numbers to understand what they are telling you.
- Accountable — You take ownership of your work and follow through.
- Curious — You ask questions and want to understand how and why things work.
- Collaborative — You enjoy working with others and know that great results rarely happen in isolation.
- Adaptable — You are comfortable in an organization where things are evolving and improving.
- Growth-minded — You’re interested in developing your skills and taking on new challenges as the company grows.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Comprehensive employee benefits
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- The opportunity to build your career alongside a growing organization
About NearU Services
NearU Services is growing—and with that growth comes opportunity. We are building a company designed for the future: one that brings together strong local businesses, talented people, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional service to our customers. You’re joining a company that is building. NearU is in an exciting stage of growth, and that means the work you do today can help shape how we operate tomorrow. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced Finance leadership, gain exposure to a growing organization, contribute to process improvements, and develop your accounting career in an environment where your work has visibility and impact. We value people who take ownership, challenge themselves, collaborate with others, and look for better ways to do things.