Senior Staff Accountant
About The Position
The Senior Accountant – Financial Reporting & Analysis is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, and providing data-driven insights into company performance. This role supports the month-end and year-end close processes while analyzing financial data related to profitability, solvency, and operational efficiency across both company-wide and branch-level operations. The position works cross-functionally with leadership, including the CFO, Controller, and operational teams, to improve financial performance, strengthen internal controls, and support strategic decision-making.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 4–7 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or a hybrid role
- Strong experience with: General ledger and close processes
- Strong experience with: Financial analysis and reporting
- Strong experience with: Budgeting and forecasting
- Advanced Excel (required)
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and corporate finance principles
- Analytical mindset with ability to evaluate financial performance
- Ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work cross-functionally with operational and executive teams
Nice To Haves
- CPA (preferred)
- ERP systems experience (Epicor preferred)
- SQL and/or reporting tools (e.g., Crystal Reports, Power BI – preferred)
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements and internal management reports
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, discrepancies, and performance drivers
- Provide branch-level and consolidated financial analysis (profitability, cost trends, margin analysis)
- Identify profit leaks and recommend corrective actions
- Support forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling efforts
- Communicate financial insights and recommendations to leadership (CFO, Controller, VP, Branch Managers)
- Oversee and maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts
- Prepare and post journal entries ensuring accurate transaction recording
- Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies timely
- Lead and support month-end and year-end close processes
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
- Analyze branch and corporate operations for efficiency and cost optimization
- Evaluate operational expenses and recommend cost-saving initiatives
- Support leadership in evaluating financial impact of business decisions and special projects
- Develop and enhance internal controls to reduce financial and operational risk
- Identify process improvement opportunities in accounting and reporting workflows
- Assist in implementing automation, reporting enhancements, and system improvements
- Ensure financial reporting complies with GAAP
- Support external audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests
- Assist with tax compliance and audit support (federal, state, and local)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
