Senior Accountant

About the Opportunity

Our client, a publicly traded organization, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its growing accounting team. This position offers exposure to complex ownership structures, large-scale capital investments, financial reporting, audit support, and cross-functional business partnering within a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Reporting to an Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will play a key role in monthly close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, internal controls, and operational accounting support across a portfolio of long-term infrastructure assets. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking broad exposure, visibility across the organization, and the chance to contribute to a high-growth platform.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities in accordance with established deadlines and internal control requirements
• Prepare and record journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Maintain detailed documentation supporting financial statement balances and internal controls

Project & Operational Accounting

• Support accounting and reporting for multiple operating assets and ownership structures
• Monitor and maintain general ledger activity, account coding, and financial transactions
• Prepare and analyze financial results, including variance analysis and performance reporting
• Collaborate with operational teams to understand and explain financial performance

Audit, Compliance & Controls

• Support annual external audits by preparing schedules, financial statements, footnotes, and supporting documentation
• Respond to auditor requests and coordinate information gathering across departments
• Assist with maintaining and enhancing internal controls over financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies

Cross-Functional Business Partnering

• Partner with Treasury, Finance, Operations, Asset Management, and other internal stakeholders
• Assist with technical accounting research and implementation of accounting guidance
• Support special projects, process improvements, and transformation initiatives
• Provide financial information and analysis to support management decision-making

Additional Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives as needed
• Assist with tax and compliance-related projects
• Participate in system enhancements and process automation efforts
• Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA required
• 3+ years of public accounting experience or a combination of public accounting and industry experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience supporting month-end close and account reconciliation processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of an organization
• Experience serving infrastructure, real estate, energy, utilities, or other asset-intensive clients
• Exposure to complex ownership structures, joint ventures, or project-based accounting
• Experience supporting audits and financial statement preparation