Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Position Summary The Senior Accountant is a key member of the accounting team responsible for executing and supporting the month-end close process, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial results, and maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP. This role performs accounting activities, supports general accounting matters, and partners cross-functionally to deliver timely and insightful financial information. The Senior Accountant also contributes to process improvement initiatives and supports audit and reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities Accounting Operations & Close Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring completeness and accuracy in accordance with U.S. GAAPPerform and review account reconciliations, resolving reconciling items timely and accurately

Execute key components of the month-end close process, including areas requiring judgment and analysis

Assist in maintaining and improving close schedules, checklists, and supporting documentation

Perform flux analysis and investigate variances compared to prior periods and budgets

Support preparation of internal financial reports and management reporting packages

Systems, Process Improvement & Controls Support accounting systems and tools (e.g., Spectrum, Flo Qast, Prophix, etc) to enhance reporting efficiency

Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and standardization and work collaboratively with others to execute on these

Ensure adherence to internal control processes and assist in strengthening control documentation

Maintain organized, audit-ready schedules and ensure they are accurate and complete

Audit & External Reporting Support annual financial statement audits and other external engagements

Prepare audit schedules upon request in a timely and organized manner

Business Partnership & Collaboration Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Treasury, Tax, and Operations Communicate accounting results and issues clearly

Provide support on ad hoc analyses, special projects, and strategic initiatives

Qualifications

Education & Certifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Experience3–6+ years of progressive accounting experience

Public accounting and/or large company experience preferred

Technical Skills Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAPExperience with Spectrum, Prophix, Flo Qast, Microsoft products preferred

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel Core Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

High level of attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Continuous improvement mindset and adaptability

Equal Employment Opportunity Farmer Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any legally protected status.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of duties and may be modified at any time.
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