Senior Accountant

A growing organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to support its expanding finance and accounting function. This Senior Accountant will hopefully grow into the Assistant Controller role after a year or so of joining. The Senior Accountant will oversee core accounting operations, supervise the other Accountants, and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Requirements:

Month-End Close & General Ledger Management

• Oversee the monthly close process for designated business units or locations, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Prepare, review, and approve a variety of journal entries, including accruals, amortizations, and revenue or expense adjustments.
• Complete and review essential balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.
• Maintain high standards of data integrity and financial accuracy in line with U.S. GAAP.

Support & Oversight of Payables and Receivables

• Review vendor invoices for correct coding, proper documentation, and timely processing.
• Assist with receivables activities, including invoice review, cash applications, and monitoring outstanding balances.
• Oversee employee expense submissions, ensuring compliance with internal travel and reimbursement policies.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year‑end financial reports.
• Contribute to consolidation of financial results across multiple entities or divisions.
• Perform and support variance analysis, comparing actual results against budgeted expectations.
• Assist in preparing financial packages for leadership and other internal stakeholders.
• Provide reporting support for lenders or other external parties as needed.

Compliance, Tax, and Audit Support

• Prepare schedules and documentation required for external audits.
• Assist in implementing audit recommendations and strengthening internal controls.
• Support preparation of tax-related schedules and responses, including income, sales, and property tax items.

Leadership & Development of Accounting Staff

• Directly supervise staff-level accounting team members, reviewing deliverables and providing coaching.
• Train new team members on accounting procedures, systems, and workflows.
• Delegate tasks effectively while maintaining accountability for quality and timeliness.
• Provide ongoing feedback and support professional development.

Process & Systems Enhancement

• Maintain and refine accounting processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Identify opportunities for automation or optimization within the close and reporting cycles.
• Participate in system upgrades, ERP enhancements, or new technology implementations.

Requirements:

• 3-8 years of accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting