Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting

**JOB DESCRIPTION:**Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Accounting, the Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting will support the execution of core corporate accounting processes in a public-company environment undergoing remediation and continued process improvement. This role is intended for a strong, detail-oriented accounting professional who can prepare high-quality journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analyses, and supporting schedules while maintaining clear documentation and audit-ready support. The Senior Accountant will contribute to material weakness remediation efforts by executing assigned controls, improving documentation discipline, and supporting consistent close and reconciliation practices across assigned areas. **How you will** ***Own It:*** · Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analyses, and supporting schedules for assigned corporate accounting areas.· Support the monthly and quarterly close process by completing assigned tasks accurately, timely, and in accordance with established close calendars.· Research and explain account fluctuations, unusual activity, and reconciling items, escalating issues timely to management.· Maintain organized, complete, and audit-ready support for assigned accounts and accounting conclusions.Reconciliations, Controls & Remediation Support· Prepare and support account reconciliations with clear explanations, appropriate support, and timely follow-up on reconciling items.· Execute assigned SOX controls related to journal entries, reconciliations, account reviews, and close activities.· Support remediation efforts by improving documentation quality, evidence retention, and consistency of execution.· Assist with audit requests and management review support as needed.Process Improvement & Stakeholder Support· Identify opportunities to improve close task execution, reconciliation templates, journal entry support, and documentation standards.· Partner with cross-functional teams to obtain close inputs, resolve questions, and support accurate accounting outcomes.· Contribute to a culture of accountability, timely issue resolution, and continuous improvement within the corporate accounting function. **What you’ll** ***Bring:*** · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance· 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with public accounting and/or public company experience preferred· Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, account reconciliations, journal entries, and monthly close processes· Experience supporting SOX controls, audit requests, and well-documented accounting processes· Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, ownership mindset, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStrongly Preferred· CPA or CPA candidate preferred· Experience in a public-company environment undergoing process improvement, remediation, or control enhancement· Comfort working with ERP and close management tools, with the ability to improve templates and recurring processes· Accurate, organized, and disciplined in preparing support and resolving open items· Comfortable operating in a remediation environment where documentation and control execution matter· Proactive in identifying issues, asking thoughtful questions, and escalating when needed· Motivated by helping build stronger, more reliable accounting processes #J-18808-Ljbffr Driven Brands, Inc.