Corporate Senior Accountant

Woda Cooper•Columbus, OH

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. is a rapidly growing development, construction, and property management organization dedicated to creating quality affordable housing for seniors, veterans, and other economically challenged groups across 18 states. As an employee-owned company, Woda Cooper consistently ranks among the top affordable housing developers and owners. The Senior Accountant – Corporate plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP‑compliant financial reporting for the company, its subsidiaries, and affiliates. This position involves owning key components of the monthly close, preparing and reviewing financial statements, and serving as a trusted partner to the Corporate Controller in audit support, financial analysis, and continuous process improvement. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys ownership, judgment‑based work, and operating in a multi‑entity environment. Following a successful onboarding period, the role offers a hybrid work schedule with supervisor approval, along with a comprehensive benefits package and employee ownership through the ESOP.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting principles.
Proven experience with month‑end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail with a demonstrated sense of ownership and accountability.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
4+ years of accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Own and execute assigned aspects of the monthly close for multiple legal entities, including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
Ensure general ledger accuracy and that sub‑ledgers align with corresponding entities, communities, and projects.
Maintain organized, well‑documented close workpapers and supporting schedules.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for review.
Perform budget‑to‑actual and fluctuation analysis; investigate variances and provide clear explanations.
Assist with special financial reports, ad hoc analyses, and management requests.
Serve as a key contact for external auditors by preparing schedules, documentation, and support for assigned areas.
Ensure accounting activities comply with U.S. GAAP and internal policies.
Support internal controls by identifying issues, recommending improvements, and helping implement best practices.
Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, documentation, and reporting accuracy.
Assist with billing processes, verifying accuracy, and ensuring successful completion.
Meet established processing and reporting deadlines.
Contribute to cross‑functional and accounting‑related projects as the organization continues to grow.