Sr. Accountant

Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the organization's financial accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency through hands-on involvement in core accounting functions. This role will lead essential close activities, perform detailed account analysis, support audit requirements, and help strengthen internal processes. Success in this position requires a highly analytical professional who can work independently, solve problems effectively, and manage responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Build a strong understanding of the company's financial systems, reporting framework, and control procedures
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Investigate account discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement timely resolutions
• Conduct detailed financial statement analysis, including balance sheet and P&L account reviews, while communicating findings to leadership
• Oversee intercompany accounting activities to ensure proper recording and timely consolidation across entities
• Coordinate audit support by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses for internal controls, SOX, and external audit requests
• Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, and regulatory standards
• Identify process gaps and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reporting accuracy and operational effectiveness
• Provide support for financial projects, reporting requests, and cross-functional initiatives
• Consistently meet strict reporting deadlines while maintaining exceptional quality and attention to detail

Preferred Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• Advanced accounting/finance credentials strongly preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience combining public accounting and corporate accounting environments
• Demonstrated expertise in financial close, account reconciliations, internal controls, and SOX compliance
• Experience with ERP systems and reporting platforms
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including complex formulas, Pivot Tables, and financial data analysis
• Strong organizational, communication, and critical-thinking abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced setting