Senior Accountant

A professional services organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations, general ledger management, and month-end close processes in a cash basis accounting environment.

This role will serve as a key resource on the accounting team, working closely with the Controller, CFO, and accounting staff to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and consistent accounting practices across the organization.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused, with a strong interest in process improvement and operational excellence.

• Prepare and post journal entries, including recurring, reclassification, and adjusting entries.
• Own key components of the month-end close process and consistently meet deadlines.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items timely.
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy, completeness, and proper coding.
• Support year-end close activities, schedules, and documentation.
• Assist with recurring internal reporting and management schedules.
• Provide variance explanations and account-level financial analysis.
• Support ad hoc reporting requests from leadership.
• Pull and review P&L and balance sheet reporting as needed.

• Partner with accounting staff to ensure consistency across offices and departments.
• Maintain organized documentation and support timely information flow.

• Maintain audit-ready documentation and organized work papers.
• Support internal controls through adherence to established procedures.
• Handle sensitive financial information with professionalism and confidentiality.

• Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, reporting quality, and workflow design.
• Investigate issues, recommend solutions, and support process enhancements.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members and assist with special projects as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and general ledger functions.
• Professional services or multi-office environment experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work effectively in accounting systems.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• High integrity and discretion handling confidential information.

• Standard office environment with periodic deadlines during close and reporting cycles.
• Extended computer and spreadsheet work required.