What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at United Ag & Turf?
Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our accounting team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting by leading general ledger activities, performing complex reconciliations, and supporting the month-end close process.
The Senior Accountant will take ownership of key balance sheet accounts, assist in process improvements, and serve as a resource to other team members. This position requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.
Key Responsibilities
Required Skills & Qualifications
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our accounting team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting by leading general ledger activities, performing complex reconciliations, and supporting the month-end close process.
The Senior Accountant will take ownership of key balance sheet accounts, assist in process improvements, and serve as a resource to other team members. This position requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, review and post journal entries with a high degree of accuracy
- Own and complete monthly general ledger account reconciliations, including complex and high value accounts.
- Perform and review balance sheet and bank reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely reporting
- Maintain accurate, well-organized, audit-ready financial records
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements, internal reports, and supporting schedules.
- Partner with the Controller on variance analysis and financial insights.
- Support internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and documentation
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and strengthen internal controls
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum four (4) years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong experience with balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close
- Thorough understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting or ERP systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- High Attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
- In-office position located at our administration building in Woodway, TX
- Reports directly to the Controller
- Collaborative, team-oriented accounting environment supporting multi-location operations
- Consistently accurate and timely completion of month-end close responsibilities
- Clean, fully supported balance sheet reconciliations with no aging discrepancies
- Strong ownership of assigned accounts and financial processes
- Proactive identification and resolution of issues
- Meaningful contributions to process improvements and team effective
- Trusted resource for the Controller and broader accounting team