Senior Accountant

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the full cycle monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established deadlines.
• Prepare and review general ledger entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and bank reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy and supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements; analyze variances and provide meaningful commentary to leadership.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring all entries are properly supported and documented.
• Partner with the Senior FP&A Analyst to deliver timely and accurate data supporting forecast models, drive the annual budgeting process, and generate financial insights that inform key business decisions.
• Prepare monthly account analysis packages and identify trends, unusual transactions, risks, and opportunities requiring management attention.
• Ensure timely completion and review of all balance sheet reconciliations, with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and resolution of aged reconciling items.
• Continuously evaluate the organization's internal control framework, identifying gaps and recommending corrective action.
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on accounting policies and procedures; author, maintain, and enforce written accounting policies across the organization.
• Proactively identify control weaknesses and operational inefficiencies, proposing and driving process improvements to reduce risk and improve accuracy.
• Ensure organizational compliance with GAAP and other applicable accounting standards; stay current on regulatory changes and assess their impact on the business.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors during annual financial audits and year-end review engagements; coordinate requests, prepare work papers, ensure timely and complete responses.
• Prepare and manage all regulatory filings including state sales and use tax returns, and any other required state or local filings, ensuring accuracy and on‑time submission.
• Ensure all documentation is “audit ready” throughout the year, not just at audit time.
• Support lender reporting, board reporting, and financial due diligence requests as needed.
• Partner with external tax advisors to support annual income tax filings and related compliance requirements.
• Act as the accounting department's operational backbone, taking ownership of problems and driving them to resolution without significant escalation.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve automation, and reduce manual effort while maintaining or strengthening controls.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators for the close process and control environment, reporting results to management.
• Cros‑train and document processes to ensure continuity and scalability as the organization grows.
• Play a key role in ERP optimization, process automation initiatives, and future system implementations.
• Challenge existing processes and recommend practical solutions that improve efficiency, visibility, and financial accuracy.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CPA required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience independently owning a monthly close process.
• Experience serving as a primary liaison with external auditors.
• Strong proficiency in U.S. GAAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling).
• Experience with ERP or accounting software platforms (e.g., Net Suite, Sage, Quick Books, SAP, or similar).
• Familiarity with financial reporting tools and business intelligence platforms.
• Working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis methodologies.
• High degree of ownership and accountability.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
• Self‑starter who proactively identifies and resolves issues.
• Collaborative team player who can partner cross‑functionally with operations, HR, and leadership.
• Integrity and discretion in…