Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations and help maintain accurate financial records. This role plays a key part in the monthly close cycle, balance sheet integrity, and day-to-day ledger activity. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple accounting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly closing activities by preparing schedules, reviewing account activity, and helping ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Maintain the general ledger by recording, analyzing, and validating financial transactions across assigned accounts.

• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate support, ensuring entries comply with accounting policies and reporting deadlines.

• Reconcile balance sheet and bank accounts on a recurring basis, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.

• Review payroll-related accounting activity to confirm proper recording, accruals, and alignment with financial records.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial data, clarify variances, and improve accuracy across accounting processes.

• Support audit readiness by organizing documentation, maintaining reconciliations, and responding to requests for financial detail.

• Proven experience in a senior-level accounting role with hands-on responsibility for general ledger management and monthly close.
• Strong working knowledge of journal entry preparation, account analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Experience performing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies with a high degree of accuracy.
• Familiarity with payroll accounting and the ability to ensure related transactions are properly reflected in the books.
• Solid understanding of core accounting principles and standard financial reporting practices.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines effectively.