Senior Accountant

This is a confidential posting for a privately held, multi-entity professional services organization seeking a Level II Staff Accountant to lead day-to-day accounting operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems, improving processes, and partnering with people across the business, not just managing debits and credits. You'll oversee accounting operations across multiple entities, lead month-end close activities, supervise one direct report, and serve as a key partner to teams throughout the organization. While maintaining strong accounting fundamentals is essential, we're equally interested in finding someone who is energized by improving processes, leveraging technology, and elevating how the accounting function supports the business. This position reports to business leadership and works closely with the team’s CPA, who remains actively involved in higher-level accounting and finance matters. As a result, this role offers an uncommon opportunity to lead the accounting function while also learning from an experienced financial leader. If you're looking for a highly specialized role within a large accounting department, this probably isn't the right fit; but if you're excited by broad responsibility, variety, collaboration, and the opportunity to shape and improve how an accounting function operates across several entities, our team would be eager to hear from you. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES Accounting Operations Month-end close process across multiple business entities General ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, bank reconciliations Invoicing, AR, and collections Vendor processing, AP, and payments Deposits and reconciliations Deferred revenue management and revenue recognition activities Accounting controls and compliance with company policies and accounting standards Partner with leadership on accounting-related questions, analysis, and special projects Support annual tax and audit-related activities with external partners as needed Maintain and improve accounting documentation, workflows, and internal controls Responsible for completeness and accuracy of all transactions Supervise and support one junior accounting team member Provide coaching, feedback, and development support Establish accountability, prioritize work, and ensure deadlines are met consistently Process Improvement & Technology Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility throughout accounting processes Apply technology, AI, tools and systems to increase the ease, accuracy, speed and completeness of accounting operations Business Partnership Work closely with leaders and teammates across multiple departments Communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders Help teams understand processes, resolve issues, and improve collaboration between accounting and operations Serve as a trusted, responsive resource for internal partners WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE Success in this role goes beyond completing reconciliations and closing the books on time. Within your first six-months, you'll have built strong relationships across the organization, developed your direct report, improved visibility into key accounting processes, identified opportunities for greater efficiency, and helped the business leverage technology to work smarter. You’ll be someone colleagues trust not only for accurate accounting, but also for thoughtful problem-solving, collaboration, and continuous improvement. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 3+ years of relevant accounting experience (at least 2 years as a Level 1 Staff Accountant or equivalent) Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, deferrals and recognition, division of duties, and accounting / reporting fundamentals Experience using accounting software platforms Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively Interest in technology, innovation, and operational improvement PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in a professional services, consulting, agency, technology, staffing, or other project-based business environment Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) Experience working in a multi-entity organization Demonstrated readiness to supervise a direct report Experience improving processes, implementing systems, or driving automation initiatives We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Our team will share details during the interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr