Senior GL Accountant

Position Purpose

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 requires 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.

• Own 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.

The Senior GL Accountant will report directly to the Accounting Manager and does not have any direct reports.

Travel is not a significant part of the role and will generally be less than 10% of the time, primarily for assisting in integrating new acquisitions.

The role involves standard office‑based activities: sitting for extended periods, using office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc. Light lifting may be required, typically not exceeding 20 pounds. Extensive computer work requires typing proficiency and the ability to view and interpret data on a monitor or other digital display. Clear verbal communication, both in person and through electronic devices, is essential.

The Senior GL Accountant is an office‑based, full‑time position with flexibility for a hybrid working model. The environment is modern, purposeful, and equipped with state‑of‑the‑art facilities. The role is fast‑paced, deadline‑driven, and requires substantial collaboration and interaction with other teams and departments.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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 in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field is required for consideration.

A Bachelor's degree specifically in Accounting is preferred.

A minimum of 3+ years of relevant work experience is preferred.

Working towards earning the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred.

• 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…