Senior Accountant

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting foundation gained through a combination of public accounting and private industry experience. This role will be responsible for supporting the month-end close process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. The Senior Accountant will partner with cross-functional teams and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and improving accounting processes. 85-95k DOE

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements.
• Analyze financial results and identify variances, trends, and areas of concern.
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Manage fixed assets, accruals, prepaids, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Collaborate with operational leaders and departments to support business initiatives and financial reporting needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Assist with special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Combination of public accounting and private industry experience strongly preferred.
• CPA designation or CPA-track preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across departments.

Preferred Background

• Public accounting experience with exposure to audit, assurance, or advisory engagements.
• Industry experience supporting month-end close, financial reporting, and operational accounting functions.
• Experience working in a growing or complex business environment.
• Ability to balance technical accounting knowledge with a practical, business-minded approach.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who has built a solid technical foundation in public accounting and successfully transitioned those skills into a corporate environment where they can make an immediate impact.