Senior Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role is responsible for supporting the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and month-end close activities. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, experience working in a fast-paced environment, and a passion for driving process improvements and operational efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities:

General Ledger & Month-End Close

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Lead key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger in accordance with GAAP.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and account variances.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial statements and reports.
• Analyze financial results, trends, and variances and provide recommendations to management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives.
• Develop and maintain reporting tools to improve visibility into financial performance.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Assist with the implementation of accounting policies and best practices.

Operational Accounting

• Support accounting activities related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, inventory, and revenue recognition.
• Partner with cross-functional departments to resolve accounting issues and improve financial processes.
• Maintain accurate process documentation and standard operating procedures.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, automation, and data accuracy.
• Participate in ERP implementations, upgrades, and system optimization projects.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline workflows and reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Human Resources, and leadership teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff as needed.
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and corporate accounting principles.
• Experience with monthly and year-end close processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis functions.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Net Suite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Preferred

• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA certification.
• Public accounting experience (Big Four or regional firm).
• Experience working in SOX-compliant or audit-intensive environments.
• Experience supporting system implementations, automation initiatives, or process improvement projects.