Sr. Staff Accountant

Team: Field Support Office - Finance & Accounting

Reports To: VP, Controller

The Staff Accountant supports our client's accounting and financial reporting activities within the Field Support Office. This role is responsible for preparing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, supporting the monthly close process, analyzing financial results, and assisting with audit and reporting requirements. The position partners with field and functional teams to maintain accurate, timely, and well-supported financial information in accordance with US GAAP.

Accounting & Close

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and other close-related entries.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items timely.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including assigned schedules and variance analysis.
• Maintain accurate accounting for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, leases, intercompany activity, and other assigned areas.
• Analyze account activity and financial results for accuracy, completeness, and appropriate classification.

Reporting, Audit & Business Support

• Assist with the preparation of supporting schedules for financial and management reporting.
• Assist with external audit requests, PBC schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Partner with field and functional teams to research transactions and support accurate accounting treatment.
• Support accounting policies, internal controls, process documentation, and compliance activities.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate accounting processes.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

• CPA designation or active progress toward CPA certification.
• Experience in a private equity-backed, multi-entity, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
• Experience supporting external audits, acquisitions, or accounting process improvements.

• Hands-on
• Detail-oriented
• Accountable
• Deadline-driven
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Compensation: $90,000 salary plus 5% bonus