Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary: The Senior Staff Accountant is a key member of the Finance & Accounting team responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly and year-end close processes, preparing financial analyses and reconciliations, and strengthening accounting processes and internal controls.

This role requires a hands-on accounting professional who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment. The Senior Staff Accountant will partner closely with the Controller and other members of the Finance team to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting.

 

Job Responsibilities:

General Accounting & Month-End Close

• Prepare and record monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, depreciation, and other recurring and non-recurring entries.
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in the appropriate accounting period.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for key balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting.

 

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Support the review and reconciliation of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activity.
• Assist with the review of vendor balances, customer accounts, and outstanding items.
• Partner with AP/AR teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.
• Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions, as applicable.

 

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Support the development, implementation, and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, automation, efficiency, and controls.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate segregation of duties and other internal controls.
• Support compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable accounting requirements.
• Participate in finance transformation and ERP/process improvement initiatives.

 

Audit & Compliance

• Support external and internal audit requests.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist with tax, insurance, banking, and other financial reporting requirements as needed.
• Maintain organized and complete accounting records.

 

Other Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller with special projects and financial analyses.
• Provide backup support across the accounting function as needed.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, HR, Sales, and other departments to resolve accounting-related issues.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4?7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.
• Experience working with an ERP system; NetSuite experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies and accounting issues.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with the Finance team.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA candidate.
• Experience in a growing or multi-entity organization.
• Experience implementing or improving accounting processes and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP implementations, integrations, or system enhancements.
• Experience supporting audits and financial statement preparation.