Accountant

RBJK Marketing, LLC, a division of JAN-PRO Systems International and Empower Brands, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the organization’s financial reporting. This role will take ownership of key accounting processes and complex general ledger areas while leading critical components of the month-end close. The Senior Accountant will ensure the integrity of financial data, resolve accounting issues, strengthen internal controls, and identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and scalability of accounting operations. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional who can work independently, apply sound technical judgment, and effectively partner with stakeholders across Accounting, Finance, Operations, and other departments. Key Responsibilities General Ledger and Accounting Process Ownership Own assigned accounting processes from transaction entry through reconciliation and financial reporting. Maintain responsibility for key balance sheet accounts, functional accounting areas, and supporting schedules. Prepare and maintain schedules related to accruals, amortization, reserves, prepaid expenses, and other assigned accounts. Ensure transactions are recorded accurately, completely, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Monitor assigned accounts and processes to identify unusual activity, inaccuracies, or potential financial risks. Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and reporting standards. Month-End Close and Financial Reporting Lead assigned components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation. Ensure assigned close activities are completed accurately and within established deadlines. Analyze financial results and provide clear explanations for material variances and account activity. Proactively identify and resolve issues that could affect the accuracy or timeliness of financial reporting. Recommend improvements that increase close efficiency, consistency, and quality. Reconciliation and Issue Resolution Prepare and review complex balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations. Investigate discrepancies across accounting systems, reports, and operational data. Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting and data-related issues. Ensure transactions are appropriately classified and recorded within the correct entity, account, department, and reporting period. Research technical accounting questions and recommend appropriate accounting treatment. Cross-Functional Partnership Partner with Accounting, Finance, FP&A, and operational leaders to support accurate financial reporting and business decision-making. Serve as a primary accounting resource for questions related to assigned areas. Collaborate with information technology and systems teams to address reporting, integration, and data-quality issues. Communicate accounting findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Support leadership with financial analysis, reporting requests, and special projects as needed. Audit, Controls, and Compliance Coordinate and provide documentation for internal and external audit requests. Ensure appropriate internal controls are established and operating effectively within assigned processes. Identify potential control gaps and recommend corrective actions. Maintain organized and audit-ready accounting documentation. Support compliance with applicable accounting, regulatory, tax, and financial reporting requirements. Process Improvement and Team Support Identify and lead process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Support accounting system implementations, integrations, enhancements, and automation initiatives. Document accounting procedures and develop standardized processes for assigned areas. Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior accounting team members. Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned accounting processes and general ledger areas. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Four to six or more years of progressive accounting experience. Strong experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end close ownership. Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and technical accounting concepts. Experience working with an enterprise accounting system such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, SAP, or a comparable platform. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience analyzing and managing complex data sets. CPA designation or active progress toward obtaining a CPA is strongly preferred. Skills and Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to interpret financial information and clearly communicate findings. High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail. Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines. Sound professional judgment when evaluating accounting issues and financial transactions. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to build effective working relationships across departments and levels of the organization. Continuous-improvement mindset with an interest in automation, systems, and process optimization. Compensation The estimated annual salary range for this position is $90,000–$100,000 . Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including relevant experience, education, skills, certifications, and geographic location. WHO WE ARE: Empower Brands was founded in 2022 as a product of the integration of Lynx Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands. Empower encompasses ten industry-leading brands across commercial and residential services: JAN-PRO, FRSTeam, Archadeck Outdoor Living, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP), Conserva Irrigation, Koala Insulation, Wallaby Windows, Superior Fence and Rail, Bumble Roofing and Canopy Lawn Care. Empower is dedicated to providing its customers with the highest quality products and services in the commercial and home services industry while simultaneously delivering its franchise owners committed personal support, tools and empowerment to pursue their own success. Empower Brands is a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners, a leading private equity firm with an excellent track record investing in successful, growth-focused franchise businesses. For more about Empower Brands, visit the company’s new website at EmpowerFranchising.com. Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Empower Brands is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Empower Brands makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. #J-18808-Ljbffr