Senior Accountant

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2-5 years experience
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The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the monthly and annual financial close process, including preparing journal entries and reconciling balance sheet accounts. They also perform financial analysis, ensure GAAP compliance, and collaborate with various departments to resolve accounting issues.

The Senior Accountant supports all aspects of the monthly and annual financial close process. This role is responsible for preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, analyzing financial results, and ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with all aspects of the month-end close process to ensure an accurate and timely close.

  • Prepare and post recurring, accrual, reclassification, and adjusting journal entries.

  • Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations, including researching and resolving discrepancies.

  • Perform monthly variance and trend analyses for assigned accounts.

  • Maintain supporting schedules for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals, and other general ledger areas.

  • Review general ledger activity for accuracy, completeness, and proper account classification.

  • Partner with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Billing, and other team members to resolve accounting issues.

  • Assist with audit readiness, tax filings, and other compliance requests by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.

  • Maintain strong internal controls and complete assigned control activities.

  • Identify opportunities to improve, standardize, and automate close procedures.

  • Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

  • 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including significant general ledger and month-end close responsibilities.

  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.

  • Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with accounting software (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite, Xero, or similar).

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet close deadlines.

  • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

  • Effective English written and verbal communication skills.

  • CPA or CPA candidate or equivalent strongly preferred.

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