Senior Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their accounting and finance team. This position will play an integral role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the month-end and year-end close processes, preparing financial reporting, and ensuring the integrity of the company’s accounting functions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, reconciliations, and accounting principles. This individual should be highly organized, analytical, and comfortable taking ownership of key accounting responsibilities while working collaboratively across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain general ledger accounts, including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Support and execute month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring financial information is completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for management review.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze financial results, account activity, and variances to identify trends or areas requiring further review.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules, depreciation records, and other supporting accounting schedules as assigned.
• Assist with cash management, banking activity, and cash reconciliations.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions as needed and ensure transactions are properly recorded within the general ledger.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis initiatives.
• Prepare documentation and schedules for annual audits, tax preparation, and other external reporting requirements.
• Work closely with external auditors, tax professionals, banking partners, and other third-party providers as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, internal controls, and established financial procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, internal controls, and overall department efficiency.
• Assist with the development and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide accounting support and financial information to leadership and other departments as requested.
• Perform additional accounting and financial projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a corporate accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience working with complex spreadsheets and financial data.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software systems required.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with accounting personnel, operational teams, and senior leadership.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and contribute effectively within a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA candidate preferred but not required.
• Experience within a multi-entity or complex accounting environment.
• Previous experience supporting external audits and year-end financial reporting.
• Experience improving accounting processes, internal controls, or month-end close procedures.