Senior Accountant

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees financial reporting, leading the month-end close process and ensuring accuracy in statements.
• Manages the integrity of the general ledger, identifies process improvements, and enforces internal controls.
• Provides leadership to junior staff, supports audits, conducts financial analysis, collaborates across departments, and undertakes special projects to drive organizational objectives.
• Lead the month-end close process, prepare and analyze financial statements, and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Performs regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and assists with external and internal audits.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline accounting processes and develop internal control procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Provides guidance to junior accounting staff and collaborates with other departments to align financial goals and objectives.
• Conducts financial analyses to support decision-making and undertakes special projects as needed.

The posting range for this position is: 92,326.

The posted salary range is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range and this hiring range may also be modified in the future. A candidate’s position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.

This job is also eligible for annual bonus incentive pay.

• paid time off
• 11 holidays
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• generous 401(k) matching
• lifestyle spending account
• many other benefits to eligible employees

• Education Required:
  
  Bachelor's Degree Accounting; or equivalent work experience
• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  5+ Years of combined accounting and audit experience

• Accounting Principles and Best Practices: A solid understanding of accounting principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• General Ledger Management:
  The ability to manage general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions. This involves reconciling accounts, posting journal entries, and maintaining organized documentation.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient analytical skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Familiarity with accounting tools and software (Workday preferable but not required)
• Internal Controls:
  Understanding internal controls in order to safeguard financial assets, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Various

• Five or more years of combined accounting and audit experience
• Experience audit facilitation capacity
• Experience as lead or assistant lead month end closing, reconciliation, and reporting role
• Experience with Accounting Software
• Experience at top tier public accounting firm

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