Senior Accountant (St. Petersburg)

Valpak is a recognized leader in direct mail, digital advertising, and consumer data solutions, serving businesses across a wide range of industries throughout the United States. For more than 55 years, the company has helped organizations grow through targeted marketing programs, data-driven insights, and measurable advertising solutions. With a national footprint, millions of consumer touchpoints, and a reputation for innovation, Valpak combines the scale of a national organization with the customer focus of a local partner.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized, analytical, and deadline-driven Senior Accountant with 4+ years of experience and a proven track record of leading and executing month-end close processes. This role is critical to ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting and will serve as a key owner of the close cycle, reconciliations, and overall financial integrity of the organization.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of deliverables, and continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance reporting accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close

• Own and execute key components of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion within established deadlines
• Prepare and post complex journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, reclassifications, and allocations
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are accurate, fully supported, and appropriately documented
• Analyze and explain month-over-month variances in financial results, identifying key business drivers and trends
• Maintain and continuously improve close checklists, timelines, and workflows to support an efficient close process
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements that accelerate the close cycle while maintaining accuracy and compliance
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies throughout the close process

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Own the integrity and accuracy of monthly financial statements by leading close activities, validating underlying data, and ensuring all balances are fully supported
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
• Assist in preparing monthly reporting packages and supporting schedules
• Provide insights into financial performance, trends, and variances to support informed decision-making
• Support management with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests as needed

Audit & Compliance Support

• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor requests
• Assist with year-end close activities and financial statement preparation
• Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Support the implementation and maintenance of strong accounting controls and documentation standards

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with FP&A, operations, and other departments to gather information required for accruals, reporting, and close activities
• Communicate deadlines, requirements, and expectations to stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate close inputs
• Serve as a trusted accounting resource for cross-functional teams by providing guidance on accounting-related matters
• Collaborate with business partners to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience with hands-on month-end close responsibility
• Strong understanding of accrual accounting, general ledger activities, and month-end close processes
• Experience managing or contributing to fast-paced close cycles with multiple deadlines
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reconciliation functions
• CPA or CPA-track preferred

Preferred Skills

• Experience reducing close timelines and improving close-process efficiency
• Strong account reconciliation, financial analysis, and variance analysis skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity
• Process-improvement mindset with a focus on scalability and continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams

What Success Looks Like

• Month-end close is completed on time with accurate, fully supported financials and no material post-close adjustments
• Reconciliations are clean, timely, well-documented, and audit-ready
• Financial reporting is accurate, reliable, and delivered within established deadlines
• Close-cycle efficiency improves over time through process enhancements and proactive problem-solving
• Strong cross-functional relationships that support timely information flow and effective collaboration
• Consistent ownership, accountability, and attention to detail across all accounting responsibilities