Senior Accountant - Professional Services

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of a well-established professional services organization.

This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys contributing to accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and ongoing process improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for key month-end activities, account reconciliations, oversight of core accounting workflows, ERP system support, and participation in special projects. This position offers broad exposure across the full accounting cycle and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing, performance-driven organization.

• Support financial reporting activities, including:
  • Journal entries
  • Account reconciliations
  • Month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure periodic close activities are completed accurately and within established timelines.
• Review financial data to identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform detailed analyses, reconciliations, and reasonability testing.
• Assist with internal reviews, audits, and compliance with financial standards and internal controls.
• Provide guidance and support to accounting team members and internal stakeholders.

• Monitor receivable activity and aging reports to support collections and cash flow targets.
• Proactively manage outstanding balances and escalations as required.
• Support collection strategies and resolution of overdue accounts.
• Review and validate foreign currency transactions, including exchange gains and losses.

• Maintain and support ERP financial system configurations related to:
  • Ledger structures
  • Reporting elements
  • Transactional settings
• Identify opportunities for operational and process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control.
• Support system enhancements, testing, and financial workflow documentation.

• Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Reporting.
• Proven experience improving accounting processes and strengthening internal controls.
• Experience working with ERP or large-scale accounting systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency across the MS Office Suite.