Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant plays a strategic role within the Finance Operations team, serving as a subject matter expert in complex accounting functions and financial reporting. This position is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial information through the application of advanced accounting principles, internal controls, and compliance standards. The role leads the preparation, analysis, and presentation of financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses, providing critical insights to senior leadership to support strategic planning and decision‑making.

In addition to technical expertise, the Senior Accountant serves as a primary liaison with internal departments, external partners, and auditors, demonstrating strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. This role may also mentor junior accounting staff and support cross‑functional initiatives that enhance organizational financial performance.

Operational Efficiency – 40%

• Champion automation and technology‑driven efficiencies within financial operations; drive system optimization and act as a power user in ERP tools.
• Document and maintain accounting procedures by analyzing current policies/procedures and recommending improvements.
• Provide critical insights to senior leadership to support strategic planning and decision‑making.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for various functions within the department.
• Create internal controls that track KPIs and resolve issues that arise; escalates to leadership on a regular basis to ensure awareness.
• Coordinate and communicate with other departments to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Own implementation of strategic initiatives within Finance team along with cross‑functional initiatives across the enterprise.
• Partner with internal and external partners on modifications or enhancements to programs that impact the Finance team and the organization at large.
• Train, mentor, and informally coach junior accounting staff.

Monthly Close, Reconciliation, & Audit Support – 40%

• Maintain account reconciliations on a daily and/or monthly basis to ensure accuracy and delegate corrections as needed.
• Review daily financial transactions (receipts, invoices, payments, etc.) for accuracy.
• Handle day‑to‑day escalated financial transactions, including verifying and classifying.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.

  Financial Reporting and Strategic Analysis – 20%

  • Own ad‑hoc reporting and projects, as requested.
  • Assist or own various quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
  • Serve as subject matter expert in ERP systems and related tools within area of responsibility.
  • Prepare and present management reports and variance analyses, providing critical insights to senior leadership to support strategic planning and decision‑making.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field required;
    Master’s Degree in Accounting preferred.
  • 5‑7 years of work‑related experience required.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel with a solid knowledge base of other Microsoft Office products; pivot table and advanced functions experience preferred.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
  • Experience with and an aptitude for financial accounting platforms.
  • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential.
  • Customer service mindset given level of interaction with internal and external customers.
  • Motivated and self‑driven with continuous process improvement tendencies.
  • Ability to handle confidential information in a responsible manner.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  We offer our employees a robust compensation package! Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance coverage; 100% company‑paid life and disability coverage, 401(k) options with company match, three weeks PTO by the end of the first year, and much more. Allied proudly promotes from within as part of a strong commitment to providing career growth opportunities for employees of all levels.
  
  Our diverse business portfolio allows employees broad career options with the advantage of staying with the same organization.

  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

  Relocation to the Dayton/N. Cincinnati area required.