What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Sterling Search Partners?
Sterling Search Partners is helping a client with its search for a Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. This role plays a key part in maintaining compliance with accounting standards and improving accounting processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
- Maintain and ensure accuracy of the general ledger
- Analyze financial statements and explain variances vs. budget/forecast
- Support preparation of financial reports for management
- Ensure compliance with GAAP (or IFRS if applicable)
- Assist with internal and external audits, including documentation and schedules
- Review work of staff accountants and provide guidance/mentorship
- Improve and document accounting processes and controls
- Partner with FP&A and operational teams on financial insights
- Manage fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and intercompany transactions (if applicable)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
- CPA preferred (or actively pursuing)
- 3-5 years of accounting experience (public accounting or corporate)
- Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000