Senior Accountant

Aston Carter•Harrington, DE

3d•$28 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant will support and oversee the accounting operations of a growing organization with multiple business divisions, including finance and dealership operations. This individual will be responsible for month-end and year-end close activities, maintaining the general ledger, producing accurate financial reports, performing reconciliations, and supporting budgeting and forecasting initiatives. The role partners closely with operational leadership to ensure accurate reporting of financial activity, inventory transactions, financing operations, and cash management. The Senior Accountant will also support audits, tax compliance initiatives, and process improvement projects while serving as a resource and mentor to junior accounting staff.

Requirements

Accounting
General ledger management
Reconciliation
Financial reporting
GAAP knowledge
Journal entry preparation
Financial analysis
Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data validation, financial modeling)
Budgeting & forecasting
Multi-entity accounting
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Strong understanding of financial statements
Knowledge of internal controls and accounting best practices
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial services, lending, collections, or dealership environments preferred
CPA or MBA preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Lead monthly close activities including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
Maintain and ensure accuracy of general ledger activity across multiple business entities.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for leadership review and business decision-making.
Account for balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
Ensure accounting procedures, reporting practices, and internal controls align with GAAP standards.
Prepare, review, and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries supporting accurate financial reporting.
Analyze operating results, trends, cash flow, and business performance across multiple entities.
Support budgeting cycles, forecasting activities, and variance reporting.
Manage accounting activities and reporting requirements across dealership, finance, and collections business lines.