Senior Accountant

Description

Job Description:

The Senior Accountant will own accurate and timely accounting , reporting , and close activities within a centralized accounting department that supports both corporate and division accounting . This role is ideal for an experienced accountant who can independently own recurring accounting responsibilities, resolve routine issues, and support more complex accounting matters with guidance from managers. The Senior Accountant will work closely with accounting team members and accounting and finance leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation

Prepare account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items

Complete period-end close activities and reporting deliverables accurately and on time Ensure journal entries follow accounting policies and question or escalate inconsistent items

Verify process and policy documentation for assigned areas is kept current

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability through process standardization

Support system enhancements, report improvements, and automation initiatives

Share knowledge and contribute to the development of accounting team capabilities

Support audits and regulatory filings by preparing accurate and timely information

Contribute to special projects, analyses, and ad hoc report requests

Qualifications and Skills:

Solid knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and reconciliations

Understanding of close processes, transaction flows, and their impact on the general ledger

Sound judgment and professional skepticism to identify and escalate unusual items

Ability to assess business issues, evaluate alternatives, and recommend practical next steps

Self-directed and organized, with clear communication around priorities, progress, and obstacles

Reliable in meeting deadlines and delivering accurate, complete work Effective communication skills with team members, leaders, and internal stakeholders

Advanced Excel skills for analyzing, reconciling, and validating large datasets

Continuous improvement mindset and curiosity to understand the business

Adaptable and comfortable working through change and new initiatives

Education and

Work Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university required

Public accounting or corporate accounting experience in a complex, multi-entity environment4+ years of progressive accounting experience preferred

Homebuilding, real estate, or construction industry experience preferred CPA or CPA candidate required; equivalent international certification with intent to obtain US CPA licensure considered US GAAP knowledge required; SOX 404, J-SOX, and J-GAAP knowledge is a plus

Experience with business growth, system changes, reporting enhancements, or automation is a plus Qualifications