Senior Accountant

Overview

Senior Accountant (Hybrid) - Wichita, Kansas

About the Role

We are a global organization headquartered in France seeking a Senior Accountant to support our North American finance operations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong expertise in the full accounting cycle, multi-state operations, and collaboration within a multinational environment.

As a key contributor, you will ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across financial reporting, payroll reconciliation, and accounting processes while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and shared service teams.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage the full end-to-end accounting cycle for North American entities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and intercompany transactions

* Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP

* Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis

* Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and payroll-related reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

* Review and reconcile payroll transactions in partnership with HR and payroll providers, including oversight of multi-state payroll tax activity

* Support preparation and review of required state payroll tax filings and annual state reporting

* Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate accounting policies, and local statutory requirements

* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and shared service centers across multiple regions and time zones

* Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation of supporting documentation

* Support group reporting, consolidation activities, and ad hoc financial analyses

* Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives across accounting processes, systems, and controls

* Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as needed

Qualifications and Experience

* CPA designation required

* 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity or multinational environment

* Strong, hands-on knowledge of the full accounting cycle

* Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP

* Experience reviewing payroll activity and working with payroll providers in a multi-state environment

* Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Business Central, ADP or similar platforms)

* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial reporting or consolidation tools a plus

Key Competencies

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy

* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

* Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills

* Comfortable working across teams, functions, and time zones

What We Offer

* Competitive Compensation

* Hybrid Work Environment:
Three days per week in the Wichita office

* Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, and additional voluntary benefits

* Paid Time Off:
Four weeks annually

* Supportive Team Culture:
Work with a collaborative, multinational finance team