Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing Finance organization. This position will serve as a senior accounting resource and key partner to the Controller, with responsibility for maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of the close process, working cross-functionally with Operations, and identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & General Ledger

• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Monitor close deliverables and ensure established deadlines are met
• Research and resolve complex accounting issues
• Support compliance with U.S. GAAP and established accounting policies

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Own assigned balance sheet accounts and ensure reconciliations are complete and accurate
• Perform analytical reviews of financial results and investigate significant trends and variances
• Support monthly management reporting
• Prepare schedules and reporting submissions for Corporate Finance
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Inventory Accounting & Operations

• Partner closely with Operations and inventory/cost accounting resources
• Review inventory reconciliations and investigate inventory variances
• Support annual physical inventories and cycle count programs
• Assist with inventory reserve and obsolescence analysis
• Identify inventory-related financial risks and recommend corrective actions

Audit, Controls & Compliance

• Coordinate external audit requests and PBC schedules
• Support annual financial statement audits and other compliance reviews
• Assist with internal controls and SOX compliance
• Support accounting policy and procedure reviews
• Help implement corrective actions related to audit findings

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Review work prepared by Staff Accountants and provide guidance and coaching
• Assist with training and development of accounting team members
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency
• Participate in ERP enhancements, automation initiatives, and special projects
• Serve as a backup to the Controller for day-to-day accounting operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Experience leading or playing a significant role in month-end close
• Strong general ledger, balance sheet reconciliation, and financial reporting experience
• Experience supporting external audits and internal controls
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and business partnering skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing, distribution, or other inventory-intensive industry experience
• Oracle ERP experience is a plus
• Experience with inventory accounting, physical inventories, and variance analysis
• Previous experience mentoring or reviewing the work of accounting team members