Senior Accountant
About The Position
Under minimal supervision, the Senior Accountant leads general ledger accounting activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards. The role evaluates financial reporting risks, researches and resolves accounting issues, recommends solutions to accounting and business challenges, and supports audits by preparing schedules and documentation and responding to ad hoc requests. The Senior Accountant manages assigned accounting areas with limited oversight, exercises independent judgment, and makes recommendations affecting financial reporting accuracy, internal controls, and operational effectiveness. The role partners cross-functionally to understand internal stakeholders’ information needs and deliver financial reporting and analysis that supports business decisions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 5 years of relevant general ledger, financial reporting, analysis, or corporate accounting experience.
- Experience analyzing financial and operational data in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
- Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial close processes.
- Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve accounting issues independently and escalate matters appropriately.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with financial and numerical data.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
- Ability to gather, validate, and synthesize data and prepare clear reports and supporting schedules.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, meet deadlines, use resources effectively, and communicate work plans, risks, and progress.
- Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively with others; receive feedback and coaching; and voice concerns constructively.
- Commitment to safety, including communicating safety concerns and promoting a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training.
- Follow all company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Manage the preparation, analysis, and review of journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, compliance with accounting policies, and timely financial reporting.
- Prepare, analyze, and review assigned financial statement schedules and identify trends, variances, and potential reporting concerns during monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
- Perform assigned internal control activities and recommend improvements when control gaps or inefficiencies are identified; exercise independent judgment to resolve issues as appropriate.
- Identify, evaluate, and communicate financial reporting risks, unusual transactions, and potential policy exceptions, and recommend resolution strategies.
- Translate financial and operational data into business insights by identifying risks, opportunities, trends, and recommended actions for business leaders and cross-functional partners.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and other financial planning activities by preparing schedules and analyses.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to requests, and resolving follow-up items.
- Own continuous process improvement initiatives and implement changes that enhance the accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and consistency of accounting operations.
- Lead and influence accounting projects, system implementations, testing efforts, data validation activities, and automation initiatives.
- Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, company policies, and documentation requirements.
- Maintain and update accounting procedures and process documentation for assigned areas as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance; the company covers nearly the entire cost for employees and a large percentage for dependents.
- Life insurance.
- Disability benefits.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- 401(k) with a generous company match.
- Discretionary profit sharing.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Paid holidays.
- Wine and merchandise discounts.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Gym discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
