Senior Accountant

Overview:A well-established organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its corporate accounting team in a hybrid work environment. This role is responsible for supporting the month-end close, performing general ledger analysis and reconciliations, assisting with financial reporting, and partnering on audit and special project initiatives. The ideal candidate is a CPA with a strong technical accounting foundation, public accounting experience, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger analyses to support an accurate and timely month-end close.Perform balance sheet and income statement variance analysis, identifying trends, researching discrepancies, and recommending corrective actions.Assist with the preparation of internal financial reports and management reporting packages.Support forecasting, reserve analyses, and other recurring accounting processes.Research technical accounting matters and apply U.S. GAAP guidance to support accounting conclusions.Assist with fixed asset accounting, inventory reconciliations, and related audit procedures.Partner with internal departments and external auditors during financial, operational, and compliance audits by preparing supporting schedules and responding to requests.Evaluate accounting processes and recommend improvements to strengthen internal controls and reporting efficiency.Participate in cross-functional initiatives, system enhancements, and other special projects as assigned.Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, GAAP, and internal control requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.CPA license required.Approximately 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting experience preferred.Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting research.Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; ERP system experience is a plus.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.