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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.