Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

A growing, private equity-backed multi-location company is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This position offers broad exposure to financial reporting, general ledger accounting, month-end close, inventory accounting, accounts payable oversight, and process improvement initiatives.

Reporting directly to the Controller, this role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys being hands-on, supervising staff, solving problems, and operating in a fast-paced environment. This opportunity offers significant visibility across the business and the chance to help strengthen accounting processes as the organization continues to grow and evolve.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Controller and CFO
• Exposure to a multi-location, multi-entity business environment
• Broad accounting responsibilities beyond traditional staff accounting
• Opportunity to supervise and mentor team members
• Exposure to inventory accounting and operational finance
• Ability to make an impact by improving processes and controls
• Growth-oriented organization with future advancement opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Maintain general ledger integrity across multiple entities and locations
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances and discrepancies
• Oversee the accounts payable process, including invoice review, vendor reconciliations, payment processing, and 1099 reporting
• Perform bank, credit card, inventory, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end close activities
• Assist with audit preparation and tax compliance requirements
• Prepare sales and use tax filings and fixed asset schedules
• Supervise and mentor an Accounting Administrator while reviewing work for accuracy
• Support inventory accounting, cost analysis, and operational reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and account reconciliations
• Experience with month-end close and general ledger accounting
• Prior accounts payable oversight experience preferred
• Supervisory or team leadership experience is a plus
• Inventory accounting experience preferred
• Experience in distribution, manufacturing, dealership, construction, automotive, or other inventory-intensive environments is highly desirable
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
• ERP or accounting system experience required
• CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification is a plus