Senior Accountant
Valpak•Saint Petersburg, FL
About The Position
We are seeking a highly organized and deadline-driven Senior Accountant with 4+ years of experience and a proven track record in leading and executing month-end close processes. This role is critical to ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting and will serve as a key owner of the close cycle, reconciliations, and financial integrity of the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience with hands-on month-end close responsibility
- Strong understanding of accrual accounting and close processes
- Experience managing or contributing to fast-paced close cycles
- Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills
Nice To Haves
- CPA or CPA-track preferred
- Experience reducing close timelines and improving efficiency
- Strong reconciliation and variance analysis skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines with high accuracy
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Process improvement mindset with attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Own and execute key components of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion within tight deadlines
- Prepare and post complex journal entries (accruals, deferrals, reclasses, allocations)
- Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are accurate and fully supported
- Analyze and explain month-over-month variances in financial results
- Maintain and continuously improve the close checklist, timelines, and workflows
- Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to accelerate the close cycle
- Own the integrity and accuracy of monthly financial statements by leading close activities, validating underlying data, and ensuring all balances are fully supported
- Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP standards
- Provide insights into financial performance and key trends
- Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests
- Assist with year-end close and financial statement preparation
- Partner with FP&A, operations, and other departments to gather data for accruals and reporting
- Communicate deadlines and requirements to ensure timely close inputs
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
