Senior Accountant

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Jefferson Township, OH
  • $80,000–$90,000 Per Year
5 days ago

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

  • Lead key aspects of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.

  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.

  • Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

  • Perform variance analysis and provide explanations of financial results.

  • Support external audits and assist with auditor requests.

  • Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.

  • Partner with operational departments to research and resolve accounting issues.

  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and accounting automation.

  • Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analyses as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.

  • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.

  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.

  • Experience with general ledger accounting and month-end close.

  • Public accounting experience is a plus.

  • CPA certification or CPA-track preferred.

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

  • Experience with ERP systems and accounting software.

Preferred Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

  • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year

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Numbers & Facts

LocationJefferson Township, OH
Salary$80,000–$90,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
  • Ad Hoc Financial Modelingunmatched
  • Auditingunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Planningunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Operations Researchunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Public Accountingunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Variance Analysisunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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