What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Xplora Search Group?
About the Opportunity
Our client, a publicly traded organization, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its growing accounting team. This position offers exposure to complex ownership structures, large-scale capital investments, financial reporting, audit support, and cross-functional business partnering within a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
Reporting to an Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will play a key role in monthly close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, internal controls, and operational accounting support across a portfolio of long-term infrastructure assets. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking broad exposure, visibility across the organization, and the chance to contribute to a high-growth platform.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
- Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities in accordance with established deadlines and internal control requirements
- Prepare and record journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Maintain detailed documentation supporting financial statement balances and internal controls
Project & Operational Accounting
- Support accounting and reporting for multiple operating assets and ownership structures
- Monitor and maintain general ledger activity, account coding, and financial transactions
- Prepare and analyze financial results, including variance analysis and performance reporting
- Collaborate with operational teams to understand and explain financial performance
Audit, Compliance & Controls
- Support annual external audits by preparing schedules, financial statements, footnotes, and supporting documentation
- Respond to auditor requests and coordinate information gathering across departments
- Assist with maintaining and enhancing internal controls over financial reporting
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
Cross-Functional Business Partnering
- Partner with Treasury, Finance, Operations, Asset Management, and other internal stakeholders
- Assist with technical accounting research and implementation of accounting guidance
- Support special projects, process improvements, and transformation initiatives
- Provide financial information and analysis to support management decision-making
Additional Responsibilities
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives as needed
- Assist with tax and compliance-related projects
- Participate in system enhancements and process automation efforts
- Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- CPA required
- 3 years of public accounting experience or a combination of public accounting and industry experience
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles
- Experience supporting month-end close and account reconciliation processes
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of an organization
- Experience serving infrastructure, real estate, energy, utilities, or other asset-intensive clients
- Exposure to complex ownership structures, joint ventures, or project-based accounting
- Experience supporting audits and financial statement preparation