Sr. Accountant, Financial Accounting

About the Role

Reporting to the Director, Accounting Technology & Financial Accounting, the Sr. Accountant, Financial Accounting is responsible for leading complex accounting activities across financial reporting, multi-entity consolidation, and fixed asset/technology accounting. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, exercises judgment on non-routine transactions, and serves as a technical resource for other team members. Requires flexibility to manage shifting priorities and meet deadlines with minimal direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Fixed Assets & Technology
  • Process fixed assets, including mass additions, asset classifications, and depreciation; prepare supporting schedules and perform capitalization and impairment reviews
  • Assist with technology and fixed asset reporting
  • Ensure software development capitalization rules are appropriately applied for ASC 350-40
  • Review and approve technology requisitions to ensure appropriate accounting treatment
• Financial Reporting & Close
  • Serve as subject matter expert on general ledger structure and budget uploads
  • Prepare/review journal entries for close and deliver timely reporting to internal stakeholders
  • Prepare/review monthly account reconciliations, meeting deadlines and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner
  • Perform expense variance analysis, identifying and explaining significant trends
  • Participate in balance sheet review meetings and other executive-level discussions, communicating clearly on financial results and risk areas
• Consolidation & Intercompany
  • Record and reconcile intercompany transactions and eliminations to ensure accuracy
  • Identify and resolve consolidation discrepancies, escalating complex issues as needed
• Technical Accounting, Policy & Controls
  • Research technical accounting issues and prepare memorandums documenting conclusions on non-routine or complex transactions
  • Develop and document accounting policies and procedures
  • Support the year-end audit, including preparation of schedules and timely response to auditor inquiries
  • Participate in system testing and implementation projects as needed
  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls, proactively identifying gaps or process improvements
• Collaboration & Professional Development
  • Serve as a resource/collaborator for team on technical accounting questions
  • Partner cross-functionally on accounting-related matters
  • Cross-train team members on processes to strengthen bench depth and continuity
  • Participate in special projects, including system implementations and process improvement initiatives
  • Maintain current technical knowledge through professional education, publications, and professional organizations (e.g., CPA CPE requirements)

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting required. Master’s and/or CPA preferred.
• Experience: Minimum five (5) years of progressive accounting experience, including exposure to financial statement preparation, month-end close, and account reconciliations. Experience with multi-entity or international consolidations is strongly preferred. Public accounting or audit experience a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word required; Access a plus)
• Experience with Oracle Financials (EBS or Fusion Cloud) preferred
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, with ability to research and apply guidance to complex or non-routine transactions
• Experience with multi-entity or international consolidation processes preferred
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and competing deadlines
• Ability to exercise independent judgment on non-routine accounting matters and know when to escalate
• Strong listening skills and the ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally, in a professional manner
• Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to change and quickly learn new processes
• Team player who is flexible, open to challenges, and comfortable interacting with all levels of company personnel

CPA preferred.

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands

• Sitting, talking, hearing, walking
• Concentrated mental and visual attention with normal hand-eye coordination
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches; corrected or uncorrected
• Generally negligible physical effort, but occasional moving of 1 to 25 lb. items

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions

Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the functions of this job.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with employer match on 100% of the first 4%
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Hybrid Office Schedule & Remote Fridays
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Paid Vacation & Sick/Personal Time
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Summer Half-Days
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Up to 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits (New York)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Entertainment discounts and access to BMI concerts and events in our offices
• Employee appreciation events and holiday parties hosted at all office locations