Senior Accountant

Department Administration Reports To Director of Finance FLSA Status Exempt Employee Type Full-Time Hours Monday – Friday (Flexible hours) 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (30 minutes for lunch and 30 minutes for a break or 60 minutes for lunch) Summary The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the month-end close process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records, and maintaining balance sheet integrity. This role requires independent judgment, ownership of key accounting areas, and the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Utilize NetSuite and other systems to manage financial data, reporting, and transaction processing Prepares and reviews journal entries as part of the monthly close process Investigates and resolves discrepancies, including cash application, unidentified payments, and intercompany balances Supports and contributes to the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting Reviews accounts receivable and accounts payable activity, following up on outstanding or unusual items Owns intercompany transactions, including reconciliation and settlement Coordinates with internal teams and external parties (customers, banks, vendors) to resolve accounting issues Identifies process improvements and drives efficiencies within accounting operations Owns bank reconciliations, ensuring all cash accounts are accurately reconciled and differences are investigated and resolved in a timely manner. Owns the royalty calculation process, ensuring accurate calculation, reporting, and reconciliation of royalty obligations. Ensures timely application of cash and resolution of unapplied or unidentified payments Assists with audit requests and prepares supporting documentation as needed Owns the fixed asset accounting process, including asset capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and periodic reconciliation of fixed asset records. Ensures compliance with accounting policies and internal controls Other Duties Other duties may be assigned. As part of a small and collaborative team environment, employees are expected to support general office operations and administrative needs as required. Qualifications 5+ years of accounting experience with strong general ledger and close experience Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) Strong understanding of month-end close and account reconciliation processes Ability to work independently and resolve complex accounting issues Strong attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills Experience working with intercompany transactions and cash application preferred Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Education/Experience Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university; and or 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Physical Demands The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, speak and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Communication Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to speak effectively with customers, vendors and coworkers on a one-on-one basis, both in person, phone or email. Computer Skills Ability to use the Microsoft® Office suite of programs, Adobe Acrobat, and other office and software. Work Environment The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee may be exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. Some operations require the use of personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirators, safety glasses, face shields, and protective clothing and footwear. #J-18808-Ljbffr