Sr. GL Accountant
About The Position
This role is responsible for managing all general ledger sub-ledger accounts, performing detailed account reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the GL. The position leads and participates in the full month-end and year-end financial closing process, including preparing and posting journal entries for accruals, deferrals, allocations, and adjustments. The Sr. GL Accountant will contribute to and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure U.S.-based expenditures are properly identified, tracked, reported, and analyzed in compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and corporate standards. This role also oversees the capital appropriation process, manages the fixed asset system, and handles related accounting. Additionally, the position involves preparing monthly projections, annual budgets, and forecasts for select P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow items, analyzing complex accounting issues, and providing business-oriented insights. The Sr. GL Accountant will participate in cross-functional project teams, act as a customer-focused partner to internal stakeholders, and support audit readiness, financial reporting integrity, and ad hoc analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
- 3+ years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, with strong focus on general ledger management
- Hands-on experience with full-cycle month-end and year-end financial closing and reporting processes
- Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and proven ability to establish/maintain effective internal controls
- Strong analytical skills with a business perspective and ability to interpret financial data for decision-making
- Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles/procedures
- Proficiency with integrated financial systems (e.g., Oracle or similar ERP), Hyperion, Cognos, and advanced MS Office skills (especially Excel)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- CPA and/or Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Finance preferred
- Industry experience in a manufacturing, sales, and inventory-based company (medical device, healthcare, or similar preferred)
Responsibilities
- Manage all general ledger sub-ledger accounts, perform detailed account reconciliations, and ensure accuracy and completeness of the GL
- Lead and participate in the full month-end and year-end financial closing process, including preparing and posting journal entries for accruals, deferrals, allocations, and adjustments
- Contribute to and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure U.S.-based expenditures are properly identified, tracked, reported, and analyzed in compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and corporate standards
- Prepare and submit actual results reporting to Corporate via Hyperion (or similar systems)
- Oversee the capital appropriation process, manage the fixed asset system, and handle related accounting
- Document, maintain, and strengthen internal control policies and procedures to support an effective control environment
- Prepare monthly projections, annual budgets, and forecasts for select P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow items
- Analyze complex accounting issues, provide business-oriented insights, and resolve variances or discrepancies
- Participate in cross-functional project teams and act as a customer-focused partner to internal stakeholders
- Support audit readiness, financial reporting integrity, and ad hoc analysis as needed
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
