Senior Accountant

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Are you ready to take on a pivotal role that ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records in a dynamic mid-sized company environment?

About the Role

This position is responsible for supporting the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company's financial records. The role exists to perform complex accounting activities, prepare and review reconciliations, and support month-end and year-end close processes. By maintaining strong internal controls and collaborating cross-functionally, this role contributes to the overall financial health and compliance of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, allocations, and other adjustments in accordance with company policies and GAAP.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate variances or discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts, ensuring transactions are properly classified and supported.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and variance analyses for management review.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses to audit inquiries.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, payroll-related accounting, and cash activity as assigned.
• Support inventory accounting activities, including inventory reconciliations, reserves, adjustments, cycle count analysis, and related cost accounting entries.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
• Partner with operations, purchasing, HR, and other departments to resolve accounting questions and ensure proper financial treatment.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 46 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close processes and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Experience with inventory accounting, including inventory reconciliations, reserves, adjustments, and related general ledger activity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or progress toward professional certification.
• Experience in a mid-sized company or multi-entity environment.
• Experience with fixed assets, inventory accounting, revenue recognition, cost accounting, and sales/use tax.
• Experience improving accounting processes, implementing controls, or supporting system upgrades.
• Advanced Excel or reporting tool experience such as Power BI.

At Talent Wave Associates, we connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience.