Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and performing complex accounting functions across both the balance sheet and income statement. This role has broad exposure to all core accounting areas, including cash reconciliation/management, revenue recognition, cost and margin analysis, inventory accounting, fixed assets and amortization, debt accounting, sales and use tax, and expense reporting. The Senior Accountant plays a key role in month-end and year-end close, balance sheet integrity, internal controls, and cross-functional financial support in a fast-paced operating environment.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Close

• Prepare, review, and post accurate journal entries to the general ledger in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform and support month-end and year-end close processes, including revenue, accruals, prepaid expenses, amortization, depreciation, and correcting entries.
• Prepare and maintain detailed balance sheet account reconciliations, including cash, receivables, inventory, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, amortization, accrued liabilities, debt, and taxes.
• Investigate, resolve, and document variances in a timely manner to ensure balance sheet and P&L accuracy.
• Ensure financial data integrity through ongoing review and validation of transactions.

Revenue, Cost & Margin Review

• Support accurate revenue recognition through review of sales activity, billing, and related accruals or deferrals.
• Reconcile revenue-related balance sheet accounts, including accounts receivable, unbilled revenue, and deferred revenue where applicable.
• Review costs of sales and operating costs for proper classification, completeness, and accuracy.
• Assist with gross margin analysis and cost trend review, partnering with Operations as needed.
• Support management inquiries related to revenue performance and cost drivers.

Inventory Accounting

• Maintain and reconcile inventory balances.
• Review inventory transactions for accuracy, including purchases, usage, transfers, adjustments, and write-offs.
• Support physical inventory counts and cycle counts; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory valuation, excess and obsolescence reserves, and costing methodologies.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure inventory activity is properly captured and supported.

Fixed Assets, Amortization & Debt

• Maintain the fixed asset and amortization subledgers, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and amortization.
• Review capital expenditures for proper accounting treatment, capitalization, and useful life assignment.
• Reconcile fixed asset and amortization balances to the general ledger.
• Maintain schedules for intangible assets and deferred costs subject to amortization.
• Support debt accounting activities, including interest accruals, amortization of debt costs, covenant support schedules, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Expense Reporting & Controls

• Review and analyze operating expenses for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.
• Ensure timely and accurate expense accruals and reversals.
• Assist with budget-to-actual variance analysis and provide explanations to management.
• Support expense-related internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Sales Tax, Audit & Compliance

• Support sales and use tax reporting by reconciling taxable sales, purchases, and tax-related balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with sales tax filings, audits, and information requests as needed.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assist with tax-related requests and compliance filings, including annual filings and ad hoc inquiries.
• Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Stay current on applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Systems, Process Improvement & Special Projects

• Support integration and ongoing use of ERP, accounting, and operational systems.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve accuracy, efficiency, and controls.
• Participate in system implementations, enhancements, and special projects as assigned.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, Sales, and Management to improve data quality and financial reporting.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Progressive accounting experience, preferably in an operating, manufacturing, services, or inventory-intensive environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP across revenue recognition, inventory, fixed assets, amortization, accruals, and debt.
• Demonstrated experience with full month-end close, including P&L and balance sheet ownership.
• Experience preparing detailed balance sheet reconciliations and supporting audits.
• Exposure to sales and use tax reporting and compliance a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ERP/accounting system experience preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Exemption Status: Exempt

Reports To: Manager, Accounting

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.