What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Piper Maddox?
SUMMARY:
We're seeking a Senior Accountant to join our expanding finance and accounting team. In this role, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting the month-end close process, and driving operational excellence across key accounting functions
This position is ideal for a Senior Accountant with 3 years of experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make a measurable impact in a quickly growing organization.
You will work closely with the Controller and VP of Finance, aligning strategies and driving initiatives to ensure accurate financial reporting, support the month-end close process, and drive operational excellence across key accounting functions.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and revenue recognition.
- Assist in preparing management reporting packages and financial analyses for senior leadership.
- Collaborate closely with the Controller to develop and implement process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
- Support the optimization and maintenance of the company’s ERP system (NetSuite), including data integrity and automation initiatives.
- Assist with external audits, tax filings, and compliance reporting, working directly with external auditors and consultants.
- Partner cross-functionally with departments, including Operations, Sales, and HR, to ensure accurate financial data and reporting.
- Additional projects as may be assigned by the Company.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or progress toward CPA preferred but not required.
- 3 years of relevant accounting experience in a high-growth environment or a company backed by private equity or venture capital.
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting best practices.
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite.
- Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset.