Senior Accountant
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. This individual will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the month-end close process, managing account reconciliations, and assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and audit activities.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple accounting responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accounting systems is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & General Ledger
- Assist with the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger through reviewing, posting, and adjusting journal entries.
- Support monthly financial reporting and the month-end close process.
- Conduct general ledger, bank, and other financial account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
- Process vendor invoices using a three-way matching process.
- Maintain vendor account information and resolve vendor discrepancies.
- Analyze account balances and transactions to identify and address discrepancies.
- Process weekly check runs.
- Post cash receipts and apply electronic and paper payments to customer accounts.
- Reconcile credit card transactions and resolve customer account discrepancies.
- Follow up with customers regarding past-due balances.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Audits
- Assist with the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
- Analyze variances between forecasted and actual financial results.
- Support internal and external audits by gathering documentation and responding to auditor requests.
Additional Responsibilities
- Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support business objectives.
- Provide administrative support for special projects as needed.
- Handle sensitive and confidential financial information with discretion and professionalism.
- Adapt to changing priorities and perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience- Approximately 5–10 years of hands-on accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and full-cycle accounting processes.
- Experience with financial reporting, month-end close, and account reconciliations.
- Working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Familiarity with internal and external audit procedures.
- Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems.
- Experience with MAS 90/Sage 100 preferred.
- Crystal Reports experience is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.