Senior Accountant

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys solving problems, analyzing financial information, and taking ownership of your work? As a Senior Accountant at Shar Music, you’ll play an important role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our financial records while supporting our Finance team and the broader organization.

• Maintain accurate and complete general ledger accounts and supporting documentation.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, reclassifications, and other adjusting entries.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Take an active role in the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Review financial statements and account activity for accuracy, unusual fluctuations, and inconsistencies.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze financial results and provide explanations for significant variances and changes.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including reviewing transactions, reconciling balances, and resolving discrepancies.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, merchant accounts, and other cash-related accounts.
• Assist with inventory accounting, including inventory reconciliations, adjustments, valuation, and investigation of discrepancies.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Warehouse, Production, Sales, and Operations to understand and resolve accounting issues related to inventory and business transactions.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and reconciliation of physical inventory to system records.
• Support accounting for product costs, freight, duties, landed costs, and other inventory-related expenses.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and related reconciliations.
• Assist with sales tax, use tax, and other accounting and compliance-related activities as needed.
• Prepare schedules, reports, and documentation requested by external accountants, auditors, tax professionals, or other third parties.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Help develop, document, and improve accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting, automation, and overall efficiency.
• Assist with ERP system maintenance, accounting system cleanup, and financial data integrity.
• Utilize Net Suite and other company systems to research transactions, prepare reports, and support accounting functions.
• Provide financial and accounting support to the Director of Finance and leadership team.
• Assist with special projects, financial analysis, reporting, and other accounting initiatives as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and company information.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Are highly detail-oriented and take pride in producing accurate work.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Are comfortable investigating discrepancies and getting to the root cause of an issue.
• Take ownership of your responsibilities and consistently follow through.
• Are highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Can work independently while also being a collaborative member of a cross-functional team.
• Are comfortable communicating accounting and financial information to individuals who may not have an accounting background.
• Have a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Enjoy finding ways to make processes more efficient, accurate, and consistent.
• Are proactive and willing to ask questions when something doesn't look right.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
• Are comfortable working in a dynamic, growing business where priorities can change.
• Team player with a positive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to collaborate and learn from others.
• Have an interest in music, education, or the arts (a plus).

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required.
• 3–5 or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience preparing or supporting financial statements and financial reporting.
• Experience with inventory accounting is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a retail, eCommerce, distribution, manufacturing, or other inventory-based environment is a plus.
• Experience with Net Suite or another ERP system strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Teams.
• Experience…