Senior Accountant

Company Overview

When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there's really only one:
Zones – First Choice for IT.

Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can consider IT Done.

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The Senior Accountant position plays a pivotal role not only within the Zones Accounting team but also as a key, collaborative partner with sales and operations. As the Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for a variety of accounting responsibilities including timely and accurate recording of business activity in accordance with GAAP, planning month‑end/quarter‑end journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, financial analysis, audit support and financial reporting.

Identify and implement process improvements that increase accuracy and efficiency. Identify trends or issues that require management's attention; demonstrate ability to understand broad business and financial issues. Concise communication skills are key – written and verbal.

The role is required to be onsite at the HQ 1 minimum of Tuesday and Thursday each week, with additional time onsite as required.

The following are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

• Complete month‑end journal entries, analyses and account reconciliations as assigned
• Oversee/lead operational processes and partner with the business to streamline
• Partner cross‑functionally to clearly communicate accounting operations with other departments to ensure operational excellence
• Perform a high volume, deadline‑driven role, reporting in line with the group timetable
• Participate in revenue accounting process by ensuring proper revenue and cost recognition in accordance with GAAP
• Identify and propose changes to inefficient or ineffective internal policies and procedures
• Provide insightful analysis and understanding of performance monthly for both finance and operations leadership teams
• Assist and comply with external auditing and reporting requirements, preparing necessary documentation
• Function as a utility player for special projects and ad‑hoc requests

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Accounting or Finance with emphasis on preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Conceptual and practical understanding of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Self‑starter with a problem‑solving, "Can Do" mentality
• Team player with amazing verbal and written communication skills
• Ability and desire to adapt quickly to change
• Good analytical skills and critical thinking required
• Detail oriented with good organization and time management skills
• Revenue and/or cost accounting experience (preferred)
• CPA or CPA eligible (preferred)
• Ability to reconcile complex general ledger account, journal entries and financial statement analysis (GAAP knowledge and accounting research skills a plus)
• Experience working within a large ERP…