Senior Accountant

Senior Corporate Accountant

Our Senior Corporate Accountant plays a pivotal role in our finance team, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, compliance with accounting standards, and timely reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and possesses a strong understanding of accounting principles and standards.

Accounting responsibilities related to many different areas of Corporate-level accounting, including, but not limited to, financial statement consolidation, joint ventures, variance analysis, equity earnings, business combinations, intercompany accounting, etc. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal management and external stakeholders. Participate in the month-end close process, including the preparation and/or review of journal entries, account reconciliations, variance explanations and other financial information and supporting schedules. Act as the subject matter expert for assigned areas of responsibility and interact with all levels of management regarding issues related to these specific areas. Research and document technical accounting guidance to support management positions, as needed. Analyze financial data and trends to identify variances, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement. Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation, explanations, and support. Collaborate with key business partners and other stakeholders to gather information, resolve issues, and communicate financial information effectively.

Public accounting firm or publicly traded company experience preferred. Support accounting integration activities for acquisitions assigned. Assist in aligning accounting policies and procedures across new acquisitions to ensure consistency and compliance. Prepare, review, and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring reconciling items are identified, documented, and resolved in a timely manner. Perform financial data migration validation and assist with reconciliations between legacy and new systems. Execute reconciliation processes to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records. Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation related to integration activities. Support the end-of-month (EOM) close process, ensuring assigned tasks are completed accurately and deadlines are met. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and leadership skills. Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

CPA certification or CPA track highly preferred.

Work Experience: 3-5 years of related job experience. Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment. Ability to work quickly and efficiently. Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required. Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Education: Bachelor's Degree Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.