EVI NE-Senior Accountant

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. EVI NE-Senior Accountant Full Time Professional Barrington, NH, US 5 days ago Requisition ID: 1005 Summary The Northeast Senior Accountant is a senior individual contributor responsible for complex accounting, financial analysis, cost accounting, and control activities across assigned Northeast operations. The position owns key areas of the general ledger and month-end close, exercises sound judgment in resolving accounting matters, and delivers accurate, well-supported financial information in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policy. The role serves as a technical resource to Accounting and operations teams, leads assigned process improvements, and maintains documentation and audit evidence that supports internal controls, SOX compliance, and external audit requirements. Duties and Responsibilities Own assigned general ledger accounts and close activities, including preparation, review, and timely posting of journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and supporting schedules. Prepare and independently review complex account reconciliations; investigate reconciling items, document conclusions, and drive timely resolution of aged or unusual balances. Analyze revenue, cost of goods sold, margins, assets, billing, inventory, and Route Operations results for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate accounting treatment. Lead financial analysis of Route Operations, including profitability, trends, operating drivers, and actionable variance explanations for management. Prepare and maintain Sales-type Lease accounting schedules and support documentation; evaluate transactions for consistency with applicable accounting guidance and company policy. Perform monthly fluctuation and variance analyses, identify material or unusual activity, and communicate clear conclusions and recommend actions to the Northeast Controller and business partners. Maintain audit-ready workpapers with clear purpose, source documentation, calculations, preparer evidence, review support, and resolution of open items. Support external and internal audits by preparing schedules, responding to requests, explaining accounting conclusions, and coordinating supporting documentation within established deadlines. Execute and document assigned internal controls, including SOX 404 controls; identify control gaps or exceptions and support remediation and retesting activities. Assess accounting and reporting issues, research relevant guidance as needed, document conclusions, and elevate significant or judgmental matters to the Northeast Controller. Partner with Operations, Sales, Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and other stakeholders to resolve data integrity, transaction, and reporting issues. Lead the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of reconciliations, reporting tools, close procedures, and supporting documentation. Assist with preparation of operational budgets, forecasts, and management reporting, including validation of assumptions and comparison of actual results to plan. Provide technical guidance, workpaper feedback, and knowledge sharing to accounting team members; support cross-training and continuity of critical processes. Support ERP, reporting, and data initiatives by validating financial requirements, testing outputs, documenting results, and identifying opportunities for automation. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Audit and Control Expectations Workpapers must be complete, accurate, reproducible, and supported by authoritative source data. Accounting conclusions and significant estimates must be clearly documented, including assumptions, methodology, evidence, and required approvals. Control performance must follow the defined frequency, precision, evidence, retention, and review requirements. Exceptions, late items, unsupported balances, and control deficiencies must be escalated promptly and tracked through resolution. Position Competencies (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities) Advanced understanding of U.S. GAAP and the ability to apply accounting principles to complex or non-routine transactions. Strong working knowledge of month-end close, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial statement analysis, and cost accounting. Working knowledge of SOX 404, internal control concepts, audit evidence, and documentation standards. Ability to independently analyze large or complex data sets, identify anomalies and root causes, and communicate concise conclusions. Strong professional judgment, ownership, accountability, and follow-through. Ability to prioritize competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and appropriate review discipline. Ability to influence and collaborate across functions without direct authority. Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting matters to non-accounting stakeholders. High attention to detail, confidentiality, and commitment to data integrity. Adaptability and a continuous-improvement mindset. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required. Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of close,reconciliations, and financial analysis; relevant public accounting or multi-entity experience is preferred. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, accounting regulations, and financial reporting procedures. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP or equivalent lookup functions, complex formulas, data validation, and analysis of large data sets. Experience with SAGE or a comparable ERP system required; experience improving ERP-based reporting or controls is preferred. Experience supporting external audits and preparing audit-ready schedules and workpapers required. Experience with SOX controls, internal audit, or a structured internal-control environment preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Evolving Solution Services