Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing complex accounting activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. This role will manage key areas of the general ledger, perform detailed account analysis, assist in the preparation of financial statements, and support operational and financial decision-making across the organization. The Senior Accountant will work closely with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to maintain strong financial controls and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Financial Accounting

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and accruals.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Conduct detailed account analysis to support financial accuracy and transparency.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform financial analysis to support management decision-making.
• Identify accounting issues, provide recommendations, and support process improvements.

Fixed Assets & Depreciation

• Maintain the fixed asset ledger, ensuring proper capitalization and disposal processes.
• Calculate and record depreciation in accordance with company policy and accounting standards.

Cost Accounting

• Provide analysis and guidelines for project job costing and Work In Process (“WIP”).
• Support cost accounting activities including inventory valuation, standard cost updates, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure accurate costing of products and projects.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Support AP and AR processes, including review of transactions for accuracy and proper coding.
• Assist with resolving invoice or payment discrepancies as needed.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits by providing schedules, documentation, and explanations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in process optimization and automation initiatives.
• Support special projects, financial modeling, and ad hoc reporting as required.
• ESOP experience is a plus; may assist with ESOP accounting and reporting activities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience (general ledger experience required).
• Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting functions including accruals, account analysis, fixed assets, cost accounting, AP/AR, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred

• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) accounting experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing, construction, or project-based environment.