Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accountant to join a growing accounting team supporting a large, multi-location organization. This role will be heavily involved in the month-end close process, account reconciliations, financial analysis, inventory accounting, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong technical accounting skills, and enjoy working with large data sets to drive financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant looking to gain exposure to complex accounting operations, leverage data analytics tools, and contribute to process transformation initiatives within a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review month-end close journal entries and account analyses, with a focus on inventory, cost of goods sold, and gross margin accounts.

• Perform monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.

• Analyze large volumes of financial and operational data to identify trends, variances, and potential accounting issues.

• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies while ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

• Partner with Accounts Payable, Payroll, FP&A, and Operations teams to support the close process and improve financial reporting accuracy.

• Conduct variance analyses and provide insights into key financial drivers impacting business performance.

• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.

• Support the documentation and enhancement of accounting processes and internal controls.

• Participate in system implementations, process improvement initiatives, and special projects aimed at increasing efficiency and scalability.

• Help develop standardized accounting procedures and best practices across the organization.

• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reporting for management and business leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a combination of public accounting and industry environments.

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Advanced Excel skills with experience managing and analyzing large data sets.

• Experience preparing account reconciliations, financial schedules, journal entries, and variance analyses.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.

• Self-starter who can work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

• Experience with ERP and accounting systems preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, or distribution/manufacturing environments.

• Exposure to data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, or similar platforms.

• Familiarity with AS/400, Sage, or comparable ERP systems.

• CPA certification or progress toward certification is a plus.

Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

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