Senior Accountant

Granite City Electric Supply Company-Quincy 19 Quincy Ave Quincy, MA 02169, USA Description Position Summary The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing complex account reconciliations, supporting month‑end and year‑end close processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. This role plays a key part in financial reporting, audit support, and process improvement initiatives within the finance function. Major Duties & Responsibilities Perform general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, and reconciliations for general ledger, balance sheet, and income statement accounts Prepare fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and reconciliation Support month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is accurate and complete Ensure all financial transactions are properly recorded in the general ledger in accordance with GAAP Assist with annual external audits, including preparation of supporting schedules and workpapers Assist with tax, regulatory reporting, and compliance requirements as needed Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiency Maintain and document accounting procedures and internal controls Collaborate cross‑functionally with finance, payroll, operations, and external partners Participate in and support special accounting projects as assigned Position Requirements Attention to detail with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Strong understanding of accounting concepts and financial reporting principles Accountability for accurate, timely, and high‑quality work Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to resolve issues and assertively communicate when needed Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion Adaptable and flexible; able to adjust priorities as business needs change Ability to work with a sense of urgency and consistently meet deadlines Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting required Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience Public accounting experience a plus Strong knowledge of GAAP Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Experience with ERP or accounting software (e.g., Eclipse, Oracle, Great Plains, Peachtree, or similar systems) Granite City offers competitive wages, great benefits including, medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, 401k, vacation, holiday, sick and more! Join our team and work among the best in the industry! Granite City is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. The employer uses E-Verify Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Granite City Branding