Senior Accountant

OWL Services • Manchester, NH

8d • $100,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting. This role prepares and reviews journal entries, performs account reconciliations, and supports sales and use tax compliance across the business. The ideal candidate has a strong general ledger background and a working understanding of full-cycle accounting — how General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable connect and impact one another — and will also provide support to the Accounts Payable function as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of progressive general ledger accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of full-cycle accounting and how GL, AR, and AP transactions flow together.
• Hands-on experience with sales and use tax compliance and filing.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with an ERP system (e.g., Acumatica, Sage 300, or similar) is a plus.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Team player with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Reliable, dependable, eager to learn and take on new challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Prior exposure to accounts payable processes (invoice coding, vendor reconciliations, payment runs) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries for month-end and year-end close, including accruals, prepaids, fixed assets and any miscellaneous reclasses.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and bank account reconciliations; research and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring transactions are properly classified and supported by adequate documentation.
• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns; monitor multi-state filing requirements and maintain exemption certificates.
• Support the Accounts Payable function, including invoice coding review, vendor account reconciliations, and serving as backup for AP processing during peak periods.
• Partner with the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams to understand transaction flow end-to-end and ensure consistency between subledgers and the general ledger.
• Assist with variance analysis, budget-to-actual reporting, and ad hoc financial analysis for management.
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Identify and recommend process improvements and internal controls within the GL, AP, and AR cycles.
• Assist with special projects, including, but not limited to, upcoming ERP implementation, reporting to support operations, and process documentation.

Benefits

• 10 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Time Off
• 401(k) Company Match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA
• Disability & Occupational Accident Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance Policy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• World-class paid training program for you to learn the skills for long term career success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior