Senior Accountant

A growing, publicly traded organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its corporate accounting team. This role offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of key balance sheet accounts, contribute to financial reporting and compliance efforts, and partner with operational leaders across the business. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounting, internal controls, and audit support, with experience in a public company or highly regulated environment. This position is well-suited for someone coming from public accounting who is looking to leverage their technical expertise in an industry setting. Responsibilities Own the accounting and reporting for fixed assets and inventory, including capitalization, depreciation, inventory valuation, account reconciliations, and related balance sheet analyses Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities for assigned areas, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with US GAAP Oversee capital expenditure accounting, including project tracking, financial analysis, approval documentation, budget-to-actual monitoring, and ROI assessments Partner with Finance, Operations, and other business leaders to ensure accurate accounting treatment of capital projects, fixed assets, and inventory transactions Execute and document internal controls in a SOX-compliant environment, maintaining audit-ready support and ensuring adherence to company policies Serve as a key contact for internal and external auditors by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to audit requests Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide insights to management regarding trends, estimates, and balance sheet activity Maintain process documentation, control narratives, and accounting procedures while identifying opportunities to strengthen controls and improve efficiency Support system enhancements, automation initiatives, and process improvement projects designed to streamline accounting operations and reporting Assist with broader corporate accounting responsibilities and special projects as needed, while providing guidance and informal mentorship to junior team members Education Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field CPA or CPA-track preferred Experience Approximately 4-7 years of accounting experience Public accounting/public company experience preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal control frameworks Experience supporting audits and managing balance sheet reconciliations Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems preferred Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment