Senior Accounting Analyst

Senior Accounting Analyst

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $90,000 to $110,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations across multiple locations and event types
• Analyze balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies in areas like payroll, accruals, and prepaid expenses
• Oversee job costing and inventory accounting by collaborating with operations and warehouse teams
• Prepare financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis with attention to accuracy and timeliness
• Support budgeting and forecasting by maintaining expense tracking models and comparing actuals to projections

Requirements:

• At least 6+ years of accounting experience, including three years in a senior-level role
• Proficient in Excel functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs for large data sets
• Familiarity with payroll systems and labor cost allocation across departments or events
• Comfortable using accounting platforms like QuickBooks Online, Paycom, and Ottimate
• Highly organized and responsive with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related financial discipline
• Strong understanding of job costing, inventory reconciliation, and payroll posting
• Experience in industries such as hospitality, consumer goods, or manufacturing is preferred
• Skilled in identifying process inefficiencies and contributing to system improvements
• Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset and a commitment to financial accuracy