Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Reports to: Controller Location: Cincinnati, OH (Queens Gate area) Office Location: Queens Gate area of Cincinnati, OH Onsite Requirements: Onsite, remote flexibility as needed Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available at this time Exemption Status: Exempt Financial Close & General Ledger Prepare, review, and reconcile key general ledger accounts, including accrued liabilities, prepaids, payroll, warranty reserves, and other miscellaneous accounts. Ensure proper cutoff, completeness, and accuracy of period-end balances. Revenue Accounting and Reporting Record revenue accruals based on sales activity, contract terms, and delivery/performance obligations. Support compliant revenue recognition, ensuring accurate timing of revenue and alignment with supporting documentation. Perform monthly budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual variance analysis across revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses, and balance sheet accounts. Identify key drivers of variances and translate findings into clear, actionable insights for management. Partner with FP&A, operations, and departmental leaders to validate variances and align corrective actions. Prepare variance commentary for monthly financial packages, board reports, and executive dashboards. Develop and maintain standardized variance analysis templates to improve consistency and reporting quality. Intercompany & Consolidations Perform intercompany reconciliations and support elimination of entries during the monthly consolidation process. Coordinate with domestic and international subsidiaries to resolve discrepancies and improve the intercompany process. Lease Accounting Maintain and update the company’s lease portfolio. Record monthly ROU amortization, interest, and lease liability activity while ensuring completeness of new and modified leases. Assurance & Tax Support Prepare audit and tax workpapers and provide required documentation to external service providers. Assist in responding to audit & tax inquiries, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely completion. Process, Controls, and Data Integrity Support system enhancements and cross-departmental initiatives that strengthen reporting. Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial data across general ledgers, subledgers, and supporting systems. Validate transactional data, journal entries, and account balances to prevent errors and misstatements. Assist in designing, documenting, and implementing internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with US GAAP and company policies. Technology Architecture Assist with the design and execution of the enterprise automation and AI strategy as it pertains to corporate finance. Operationalize automation and AI use cases (knowledge retrieval, intelligent triage, automate approvals, autonomous and prompted user workflows). Assist with the on-going effort to establish governance and standards for financial data integrity. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting (CPA preferred). 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in technology or consulting. Exposure to a multi-book and multi-currency reporting environment preferred. Strong knowledge of GAAP. Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and advanced Excel skills. A professional interested in information architecture/automation design and governance. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying issues and solutions. The ability to demonstrate exceptional communication and collaboration skills with a strong focus on delivering customer-delight experience in every interaction. Culture Fit Requirements High intellect and strong analytical skills. Innovative and driven to constantly improve. Non-bureaucratic, flexible, and able to thrive in a fast-moving environment with a roll off your shoulders mentality. Positive energy and attitude towards people and problem-solving. Demonstrates a balance of humility, strong work ethic, and interpersonal savvy (Humble, Hungry, and Smart) in approach to teamwork and problem-solving. Demonstrates a Can Do mentality. Benefits At Waites, we offer an attractive base salary with a strong history of profit sharing. We encourage hard work, fun, and mutual success. As we continue to grow, there will be many opportunities for professional advancement and development. WST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Waites Sensor Technologies Inc