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Senior Accountant – Job Description
Job Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations and supporting accurate financial reporting. This role performs monthly/quarterly close activities, reconciles accounts, reviews and supports journal entries, ensures compliance with company policies and applicable regulations, and partners with internal teams to improve processes and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
- Own or support the end-to-end **month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close** process.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure accounts are complete, accurate, and timely.
- Assist with the preparation of financial statements and supporting documentation.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS** (as applicable) and internal controls.
- Review transactions for proper coding, approvals, and adherence to accounting policies.
- Support audits by providing schedules, documentation, and explanations as needed.
- Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and support reporting to management.
- Improve accounting processes, streamline workflows, and strengthen internal controls.
- Maintain and update accounting documentation, procedures, and systems.
- Coordinate with AP/AR, payroll, treasury, and other departments to resolve discrepancies.
- Support tax-related activities (as assigned), including gathering data and preparing schedules.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience (industry, public accounting, or combination).
- Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and close procedures.
- Experience with financial reporting and variance analysis.
- Proficiency with accounting software SAGE50 preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft systems including excel, outlook, word, Power Point, Teams, etc.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas; experience with Power BI a plus).
- Demonstrated attention to detail, strong organization, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA (or working toward) or equivalent professional designation.
- Experience with audit readiness, internal controls (SOX or similar), or compliance frameworks.
- Background in cost accounting, revenue recognition, or multi-entity consolidation (if applicable).
Competencies
- Integrity and strong ethical standards
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and partner cross-functionally
- Ownership mindset and continuous improvement focus
Work Schedule / On site/ Owego NY
- Full-time; onsite
- Location: Owego NY
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $45