Senior Accountant

Job Description

Why is This a Great Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to take on a highly visible role with broad exposure to financial operations. You'll work closely with executive leadership, contributing to financial reporting, budgeting, process improvements, and strategic initiatives that support the organization's continued success. The position offers a diverse mix of accounting, compliance, and operational responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and making a measurable impact. If you're looking for a role where your expertise is valued and your contributions influence business decisions, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to oversee key accounting functions and support the organization's financial operations. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, assisting with financial reporting and budgeting, and driving continuous process improvements. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with leadership across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure day-to-day financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and credit card activity, are accurately recorded.
• Prepare timely and accurate month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain accounting schedules and ensure financial records remain complete and accurate.
• Ensure proper revenue and expense recognition in accordance with GAAP.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local accounting and tax regulations.
• Assist the Controller and CFO with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Support fiscal year-end close activities and coordinate with external auditors and tax consultants.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including tracking acquisitions, disposals, depreciation, insurance, licensing, and titling of vehicles and equipment.
• Monitor capital expenditures and track actual spending against approved budgets.
• Prepare financial analyses and communicate results to accounting leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, enhance internal controls, and increase efficiency through technology and automation.
• Assist with administrative accounting responsibilities, including sales and use tax, franchise tax, personal property tax, unemployment registrations, and other state compliance filings.
• Train and support team members on accounting systems and financial processes as needed.
• Perform additional accounting and finance projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Experience with fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure tracking.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting software and Microsoft Excel, including advanced spreadsheet functions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.

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