The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing critical accounting functions, including payroll, accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), general ledger and provides strategic financial guidance to management. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial data while maintaining compliance with internal policies and industry regulations while also supporting operational teams. The ideal candidate will have experience integrating AI solution to improve efficiency and streamline operational workflows.Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll OversightReview and approve biweekly and monthly payroll processesValidate PTO uploads, payroll registers, calculations, and submissions in PaycorOversee payroll entries and journal postings in Xero accounting softwareEnsure payroll funding and ACH transactions are accuratePerform payroll reconciliations, including payroll accounts and tracking filesAccounts Payable (A/P)/Contractor PaymentsReview and approve invoices in accordance with company SOPsOversee electronic payments and check runsEnsure accurate entry of payables into XeroReview and monitor ACH payment processingPerform A/P reconciliations and resolve discrepanciesReview contractor hours and validate against schedules and reconcile pay rates with contracts & company policyReview contractor pay summaries and payable reports and oversee entry and processing of contractor paymentsEnsure reconciliation of contractor payment tracking filesAccounts Receivable (A/R) & Revenue Cycle ManagementReview and approve invoices prior to distributionEnsure timely and accurate billing of customers through XeroSupport A/R reconciliations and cash receipt trackingCoordinate with stakeholders for billing accuracy and approvalsReview customer invoice data and validate calculationsOversee preparation of supporting worksheets and reports and perform invoice creation and distributionGeneral AccountingCapability to evaluate, refine, and audit AI-driven accounting processes to ensure data accuracy, security, and ethical compliance.Assists with documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.Documents financial transactions by entering account information including but not limited to journal and general ledger entries.Support month-end and year-end close process. Prepare current financials: including preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.Prepare account reconciliations to ensure appropriate classification of all financial transactions. Reconcile and substantiate financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. Verifies, allocates, posts and reconciling transactions.Assist the Accounting/Finance Director with developing forecasts, monthly budgets and budget variance reports.Comply with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements and adherence to requirements, and advises leadership on deviations and corrective actions.Team Leadership / Software & TechnologyUnderstanding how to integrate and optimize automated financial workflowsGuide and delegate tasks to accounting personnel, train staff on financial and applicable software systems, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.Utilize accounting software, Xero, payroll software, Paycor, and other software systems to drive operational efficiency and lead department AI innovation and use.Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls through partnership with 3 rd party audit and tax support professionalsProvides guidance to: Staff Accountant(s)Support month-end and year-end close processesQualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferredMinimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experienceExperience with accounting systems such as Xero and payroll platforms like PaycorStrong Excel and data analysis skillsHigh attention to detail and accuracyStrong organizational and time management skillsAbility to question, verify, and validate algorithmic outputs rather than accepting AI-generated entries at face valueAnalytical thinking and problem-solvingAttention to detail and accuracyA growth mindset geared toward keeping up to date with emerging tech trends and adapting to constantly evolving financial softwareStrong communication and collaboration skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines#J-18808-Ljbffr