Senior Accountant

Sterling Search Partners is helping a client with its search for a Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. This role plays a key part in maintaining compliance with accounting standards and improving accounting processes.

• Lead and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of the general ledger
• Analyze financial statements and explain variances vs. budget/forecast
• Support preparation of financial reports for management
• Ensure compliance with GAAP (or IFRS if applicable)
• Assist with internal and external audits, including documentation and schedules
• Review work of staff accountants and provide guidance/mentorship
• Improve and document accounting processes and controls
• Partner with FP&A and operational teams on financial insights
• Manage fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and intercompany transactions (if applicable)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• CPA preferred (or actively pursuing)
• 3-5+ years of accounting experience (public accounting or corporate)
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting