Senior Corporate Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Support the monthly and quarterly close process for corporate and consolidated reporting, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules in accordance with established deadlines
• Aid in the preparation of consolidated financial statements, including consolidation entries, intercompany eliminations, and variance analysis of subsidiary results
• Maintain consolidation and reporting structures within SAP/BPC, including entity hierarchies, account mappings, and intercompany relationships
• Support intercompany accounting processes, including reconciliation of balances, investigation of variances, and preparation of elimination schedules
• Conduct accounting research related to complex transactions and new accounting guidance; assist with preparation of technical accounting memos and accounting policy documentation
• Document and execute key internal controls related to the close and consolidation process, ensuring compliance with company policies and audit requirements
• Participate in external audit activities by preparing schedules, responding to audit requests, and assisting with supporting documentation for corporate and consolidated reporting areas
• Collaborate with FP&A to analyze consolidated financial results, investigate variances to budget and forecast, and support management reporting requirements
• Aid Treasury in the preparation of financial information required for lender reporting, credit agreements, and bank audits
• Prepare complex journal entries and supporting schedules related to corporate accounting activities, including equity accounting, allocations, and consolidation adjustments
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the close and reporting cycle, leveraging SAP and other reporting tools
• Collaborate with accounting team members to promote consistency in processes, documentation, and best practices across the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in corporate accounting, consolidations, and/or public accounting
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience working in a multi-entity environment with consolidation exposure
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems; SAP experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools, automation technologies, and advanced systems functionality to improve accounting processes, enhance reporting efficiency, and streamline routine workflows
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact across departments and levels of the organization