Senior Accountant

Assist the Controller with routine accounting activities and financial reporting, including month-end close, financial statements, profitability analysis, budget-to-actual variance analysis, and other strategic reporting Compile and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for operational leaders, the C-Suite, and Board of Directors Partner with operational leaders to maintain business-unit forecasts and understand the financial impact of projects and activities Perform financial analysis and provide meaningful financial insights to operational leaders Collaborate with business units in the United States and Canada to prepare the annual budget and work with the Controller and CFO to finalize the budget package Partner with Finance, IT, Human Resources, Legal, and other functions as part of the Shared Services team Develop proficiency in the ERP system and identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities Assist with annual financial audit and tax compliance processes Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and financial data Identify opportunities to improve accounting and finance processes, reporting, controls, and operational efficiency Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required Minimum of 2–3 years of professional accounting or finance experience Demonstrated experience with accounting transactions, financial data, financial reporting, and analysis Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to work effectively across departments and communicate financial information to both financial and non‑financial audiences Experience working with or learning enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems preferred CPA designation and/or public accounting audit experience preferred Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, analysis, and accounting processes, with a strong focus on collaboration across departments and effective communication of financial insights. Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, with a commitment to improving operational efficiency and compliance. Highest-signal resume keywords Financial Reporting Budgeting Financial Analysis ERP System Proficiency CPA Designation ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Accounting Transactions Financial Data Analysis Month-End Close Profitability Analysis Variance Analysis Financial Statements Preparation Process Improvement Tax Compliance Audit Assistance Budget Preparation Soft Skills Analytical Skills Organizational Skills Communication Skills Problem‑Solving Skills Certifications & Qualifications CPA Designation Industry Keywords Financial Reporting Packages Operational Efficiency Shared Services C‑Suite Communication Board of Directors Reporting Tools & Technologies Microsoft Office Microsoft Excel ERP Systems #J-18808-Ljbffr