What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Segrera Associates?
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Corporate Accountant to join a growing accounting team. This position will be responsible for various corporate accounting functions, including fixed assets, payroll-related accounting, expense accruals, and general ledger activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of GAAP, experience supporting the month-end close process, and the ability to manage multiple accounting responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and record monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and other general ledger adjustments.
- Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and related reconciliations.
- Record and reconcile payroll-related journal entries, including payroll expenses, liabilities, and benefit accruals.
- Prepare and maintain accruals related to marketing, sales, co-op programs, travel and entertainment (T&E), and other corporate expenses.
- Review and reconcile T&E activity, ensuring proper expense classification and recording in the general ledger.
- Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.
- Support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Analyze general ledger activity, identify unusual fluctuations, and assist with variance analysis.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure accurate expense reporting, accruals, and accounting treatment.
- Assist with external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase operational efficiencies.
- Support additional corporate accounting projects and initiatives as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate accounting environment.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting principles.
- Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000