Sr. Staff Accountant

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Staff Accountant who can manage core accounting activities while turning financial data into meaningful business insights. This role requires strong month-end close experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to independently analyze variances, inventory, margins, cash flow, and business performance. This is not a transactional AP-only position. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with detailed accounting data, improving reporting processes, and presenting clear findings to management. Key Responsibilities Month-End Close and General Accounting Key Responsibilities Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepayments, depreciation, inventory, and other month-end activities. Perform bank, balance sheet, intercompany, and general ledger reconciliations. Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with GAAP. Support timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes. Research and resolve accounting discrepancies independently. Financial Analysis and Management Reporting Prepare and analyze the monthly financial reporting workbook. Analyze actual results against budget, forecast, prior month, and prior year. Identify and clearly explain revenue, gross margin, operating expense, inventory, and working-capital variances. Prepare cash-flow projections, KPI reporting, and ad-hoc financial analyses. Assist management in evaluating business performance and making data-driven decisions. Help prepare monthly management-review presentations and supporting schedules. Advanced Excel and Data Analysis Build and maintain Excel-based financial models, reconciliations, and reporting tools. Use advanced Excel functions, including: XLOOKUP and VLOOKUP PivotTables and PivotCharts SUMIFS and COUNTIFS IF statements and nested formulas Data validation, filtering, and conditional formatting Data cleaning and reconciliation of large datasets Automate and improve recurring reports to reduce manual work and errors. Experience with Power Query, Power Pivot, or macros is a plus. Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Oversight Review vendor invoices, expense reports, purchase-order matching, and payment approvals. Support ACH, wire, and check payment processing. Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies. Record and apply customer payments accurately. Review AR aging, unapplied cash, past-due accounts, and collection issues. Provide accounting oversight and backup support for transactional activities as required. Compliance and Audit Support Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation. Assist with sales and use tax filings, 1099 reporting, corporate tax support, and other compliance requirements. Maintain organized and audit-ready accounting records. Assist in strengthening internal controls and accounting procedures. Process Improvement and Technology Identify opportunities to improve accounting, reporting, and data-management processes. Use ERP reporting, Excel, and appropriate AI tools to improve efficiency and analysis. Validate all AI-assisted work for accuracy, confidentiality, and sound financial judgment. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience , including month-end close and account reconciliations. Strong understanding of accrual accounting and U.S. GAAP. Demonstrated experience preparing financial analysis and explaining business variances. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, PivotTables, SUMIFS, and large-data reconciliation. Experience with an ERP system such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar. Experience with inventory, manufacturing, distribution, or product-based businesses is strongly preferred. CPA or CPA-track candidate is a plus. Experience with Power BI, Power Query, or financial dashboarding is a plus. Required Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities. High attention to detail without losing sight of the overall business picture. Able to identify unusual financial trends and investigate the underlying cause. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Able to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial managers. Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving organization. Professional judgment when handling confidential information. #J-18808-Ljbffr