Senior Accountant

Accountant III

The Accountant III is responsible for managing high-complexity account areas, leading key components of financial reporting and audits, and driving process improvements. This individual serves as a technical expert, supports strategic finance initiatives, and mentors junior team members.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the preparation of complex journal entries and account reconciliations, including areas such as goodwill, equity, debt, and acquisition accounting.
• Managing full-cycle monthly and quarterly close activities for multiple entities or business units, ensuring GAAP compliance and accuracy.
• Overseeing the preparation and analysis of consolidated financial statements, providing commentary and recommendations to leadership.
• Serving as a key liaison for external auditors, coordinating audit efforts, resolving technical issues, and ensuring timely submission of audit deliverables.
• Driving integration and alignment of accounting systems and processes for acquired companies or system upgrades.
• Researching and interpreting accounting guidance to assess implications of new transactions or accounting standards.
• Leading initiatives to improve efficiency, automation, and internal controls within accounting processes.
• Training, mentoring, and reviewing the work of junior and mid-level accountants, promoting technical development and consistency.
• Collaborating with FP&A and finance leadership on reporting enhancements and cross-functional strategic projects.
• Providing technical accounting expertise and influencing policy updates, documentation, and risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of complex accounts and exposure to technical accounting matters.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with experience preparing or reviewing consolidated financial statements and supporting audits.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office; experience with system implementations or integrations is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead aspects of month-end and year-end close, acquisition integration, and audit coordination.
• Demonstrated success identifying process improvements, implementing controls, and driving standardization.
• Strong analytical and project management skills; capable of interpreting financial guidance and influencing accounting policy.
• Excellent interpersonal and mentoring skills; experience training, guiding, or reviewing work for junior team members.
• Ability to manage complex deliverables independently while contributing to cross-functional initiatives.

This position does not require regular travel as part of its primary responsibilities. However, occasional travel may be required, up to 10%, primarily for occasional off-site meetings, training sessions, or company events. Travel, when necessary, will be communicated in advance and aligned with business needs.

This position primarily operates in a professional office environment, requiring the ability to work at a desk for extended periods while using a computer, phone, and standard office equipment. The position involves sitting for extended periods, performing data entry, and engaging in frequent communication via email, phone, and in-person interactions. The role involves regular communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders, both in person and through virtual platforms. The physical demands of the job may include occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of office materials up to 15 pounds.

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates.