Senior Accountant

Senior AccountantOur client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing accounting team. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting general accounting operations, managing fixed assets and lease accounting, preparing reconciliations, assisting with financial reporting, and supporting special projects. The position offers significant exposure to leadership and the opportunity to play a key role in the company's accounting function.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statementsManage general ledger activities and account reconciliations during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closePrepare journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedulesResearch and resolve account discrepanciesAnalyze financial results and provide variance explanationsManage fixed asset accounting, including capital projects, depreciation, transfers, and disposalsMaintain lease accounting records and ensure proper accounting treatmentSupport external audit requests and coordinate audit deliverablesResearch technical accounting matters and prepare accounting documentationAssist with process improvement and automation initiativesPartner with department leaders to provide financial guidance and reporting supportRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting5 years of progressive accounting experienceStrong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reportingExperience with month-end and year-end close processesFixed asset accounting experienceLease accounting experienceStrong account reconciliation and general ledger experienceAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and XLOOKUPsExperience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, Dynamics, or similar platformsPreferred QualificationsCPA or CMA designationManufacturing industry experienceExperience working in multi-location environmentsConsolidation experienceExperience supporting external auditsProcess improvement and automation experience