SENIOR GL ACCOUNTANT

About the role

Summit Point Motorsports Park and Training Facility, founded in 1969, is a recognized leader in commercial motorsports events and customized security and emergency medical training solutions. Based on a 786-acre facility in Summit Point, WV, we serve both commercial and government clients with tailored solutions in an evolving world.

The Senior GL Accountant will maintain the accuracy and integrity of Summit Point’s general ledger and support timely, accurate financial reporting across the organization. This role is central to month-end and year-end close processes, financial analysis, and accounting operations, with a strong emphasis on proficiency in Unanet.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations, and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy, proper account classification, and compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, supporting schedules, and account analyses.
• Support the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts and analyze and report variances.
• Serve as a key resource for Unanet accounting processes, financial reporting, and system utilization.
• Support the daily operations of the accounting department and provide accounting guidance to Accounts Payable, Billing, Project Setup, and Payroll.
• Develop and document accounting processes and policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Work closely with management and other departments to provide financial reporting and analysis to support decision-making.
• Support tax preparation, compliance, and audit activities by preparing financial information, reconciliations, schedules, and other requested documentation.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and provide guidance on accounting procedures and Unanet.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including significant general ledger and month-end/year-end close experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial statement preparation.
• Hands-on experience with Unanet, particularly general ledger, financial reporting, and/or project accounting functions.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial and accounting systems.
• Experience with government contract or project accounting preferred; familiarity with FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to research and resolve complex accounting discrepancies and provide technical accounting guidance to other team members.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet month-end, year-end, and other financial reporting deadlines.

Work environment

• Full-time, exempt, on-site position based at the Summit Point, West Virginia facility.
• Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment with extended periods at a desk and using a computer.
• Regular collaboration with Finance team members, leadership, and other departments across the organization.
• Requires the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established accounting and financial reporting deadlines.

Why join us

• Be part of a unique and diverse organization supporting commercial motorsports, government contracting, training, and emergency services operations.
• Take on a key accounting role with exposure to multiple business lines and complex financial operations.
• Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, reporting, and the use of Unanet across the organization.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.