Senior Accountant

Summary:

• The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing accurate financial statements, managing month-end and year-end closings, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. Approximately 20% of the role will focus on FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, providing strategic insights to management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing procedures to produce accurate financial statements.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls; support annual audit and liaise with external auditors
• Maintain and analyze general ledger activity for multiple entities or business units
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets and forecasts
• Conduct variance and trend analysis to support strategic business decisions
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial accuracy and timely reporting
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and internal controls enhancement
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist in tax-related reporting when necessary
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• In depth understanding of US GAAP and accounting procedures.
• Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPS).
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Strong time management and organizational skills

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• At least one year of experience in public accounting (Big 4 or large regional firm preferred)
• Exposure to FP&A functions such as budgeting and forecasting
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.