Staff Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing and supporting a broad range of accounting activities to ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial information in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role plays a key part in the monthly close process, account reconciliations, and financial reporting, and partners closely with FP&A and operational finance teams. The Senior Accountant contributes to process improvements, supports compliance and internal controls, and assists with financial analysis and reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Month-End Close and General Accounting

• Perform and support assigned aspects of the month-end close process to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and/or review journal entries and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances or unusual trends, and collaborate with corporate and operational teams to resolve issues.
• Prepare and/or review monthly account reconciliations in compliance with internal control policies.
• Execute and perform internal control activities in accordance with SOX requirements and company policies.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with preparation of supporting schedules and data for SEC filings and external reporting.
• Support communication of financial results to internal stakeholders, including FP&A and operational finance teams.
• Assist with preparation of supporting documents for external and internal audits.

Other Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, documenting, and implementing accounting policies, procedures and process improvements.
• Support corporate accounting and finance teams on special projects and initiatives.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses, reports and calculations as requested by management.
• Collaborate with finance and operational partners to support company-wide reporting and compliance objectives.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation preferred or active CPA candidate.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting and/or publicly traded company.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Oracle or other large ERP systems preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Cross-functional collaboration.
• Proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
• Seasonal overtime expected (quarter-end, year-end, special projects).