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Senior Accountant
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant supports the Controller in the day‑to‑day execution of accounting operations, close and reporting activities, and public company compliance. This role is hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and process‑driven, with an expectation of ownership over core accounting areas and continuous improvement of reporting and controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and review daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Play an active role in the monthly close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and well‑documented results.
- Maintain balance sheet integrity through ownership of assigned accounts and schedules.
- Support external reporting, including audit support and documentation.
- Partner closely with the Controller to prepare internal management reporting and analyses.
- Assist with SOX controls execution, documentation, and remediation efforts.
- Identify inefficiencies in day‑to‑day processes and help design and implement practical improvements.
- Serve as a technical resource within the accounting team, sharing knowledge and best practices.
- Support ad hoc accounting projects and initiatives as assigned by the Controller.
Qualifications
- CPA license required or actively on track to obtain CPA certification.
- Ideally currently in, or recently from, public company audit; alternatively, at least one year of hands‑on accounting experience within a public company environment.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial close processes.
- Demonstrated aptitude for leadership, mentoring, and knowledge sharing, even without formal people‑management responsibility.
- Process improvement‑oriented mindset with the ability to balance accuracy, efficiency, and deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to explain accounting results clearly to leadership.
- Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Preferred Experience
- Experience supporting a Controller or Assistant Controller.
- Familiarity with SOX‑compliant environments and audit readiness.
- Experience improving close timelines, reconciliations, or reporting workflows.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and account reconciliation tools.
Compensation details: 65000-90000 Yearly Salary