Senior GL Accountant

SRS Distribution Inc.•McKinney, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior GL Accountant role at the Company is designed to support the organization’s financial integrity by delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial information to leadership and cross‑functional partners. This position necessitates a self-starter who can adeptly manage multiple tasks, projects, and shifting priorities within a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the monthly close process, reconciling balance sheet accounts, resolving accounting issues, and preparing financial analyses. Focus on using technology to automate and add efficiency to current processes and reporting. Play a vital role in preparing for financial statement and internal control audits, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and readiness for inspection.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Comfortable navigating Microsoft Excel and large data sets.
In-depth understanding of financial accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey accounting concepts clearly both within and outside the accounting department.
Team player with collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Driven self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Ownership mindset and accountability
Proactive problem-solver
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project management skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
Comfortable in Microsoft Excel.
Organized with high attention to detail
Team Player
Embodies the Company’s values of teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity and innovation.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Continuous improvement mindset – drive to automate and improve all processes to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
Experience supporting audits and internal controls
A Bachelor's degree specifically in Accounting is preferred.
3+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
Working towards earning the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Owns and execute key aspects of the monthly close process.
Prepare journal entries across all business segments.
Conduct reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts at specified intervals to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
Proactively address and resolve general accounting issues and inquiries from operational and corporate departments.
Deliver ad hoc financial and business analyses to support strategic decision-making and operational initiatives.
Focus on using technology to automate and add efficiency to current processes and reporting.
Play a vital role in preparing for financial statement and internal control audits, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and readiness for inspection.