Senior Staff Accountant

Overview:
The Senior Staff Accountant is a key contributor within the accounting function, responsible for executing complex accounting activities, ensuring the integrity of financial data, and supporting accurate and timely financial reporting. This role requires a deep understanding of accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to operate independently while providing guidance to junior staff. The Senior Staff Accountant partners with cross‑functional teams to maintain compliance, improve processes, and support business decision‑making.

• Lead and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in accordance with established timelines
• Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and estimates
• Prepare and review balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances
• Review bill of materials (BOMs), routings, and labor standards for accuracy
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial statements in compliance with GAAP (or IFRS, where applicable)
• Perform flux and variance analysis and provide clear explanations to management

• Maintain general ledger integrity, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and consistently
• Research, interpret, and apply accounting standards to complex transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, leases, fixed assets, stock‑based compensation)
• Assist in drafting accounting memos and documentation for significant or non‑routine transactions
• Support implementation of new accounting standards and policies

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX (if applicable), and company accounting policies
• Identify control deficiencies and recommend process improvements
• Participate in the development, documentation, and maintenance of accounting procedures

• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external auditors
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and footnote disclosures
• Respond to auditor inquiries and assist in resolving audit findings in a timely manner

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Analyze actual results versus budget/forecast and provide variance explanations
• Support management reporting and ad hoc financial analysis

• Assist with ERP implementations, upgrades, and integrations
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency through automation
• Develop and maintain Excel‑based tools and reports to support accounting operations
• Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance or related field required or a combination of schooling and accounting experience.
• Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience.
• Must have 2-3 years of experience with entering and modifying BOM’s.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, read and comprehend instructions and procedures in English.
• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize workload and accommodate shift in daily priorities based on the needs of the business.
• Ability to demonstrate a high sense of urgency and be proactive in addressing problems as they arise.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Experience with month‑end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Net Suite, Oracle, SAP, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, Power Query a plus)