Senior Accountant
Senior Accountant
Salary: $90,000–$100,000 annually
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to take ownership of key accounting processes, complex general ledger areas, and critical components of the month-end close. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, resolves accounting issues, strengthens internal controls, and improves the efficiency and scalability of accounting operations.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional who works independently, applies sound technical judgment, and partners effectively with Accounting, Finance, FP&A, Operations, and systems teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Own assigned general ledger processes and balance sheet accounts, including accruals, amortization, reserves, prepaid expenses, and supporting schedules, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
Lead assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and reconciliations, analyzing material variances, and resolving reporting issues.
Investigate complex reconciliation discrepancies, research technical accounting questions, and collaborate across departments to ensure proper transaction classification and reliable financial data.
Support internal and external audits, maintain audit-ready documentation, evaluate internal controls, and recommend corrective actions to address control gaps.
Lead process improvements, support system implementations and automation initiatives, document accounting procedures, and provide guidance to junior team members.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience, with strong general ledger, reconciliation, and month-end close ownership.
Thorough understanding of GAAP and technical accounting concepts; CPA designation or active progress toward a CPA strongly preferred.
Experience with enterprise accounting systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, SAP, or a comparable platform, along with advanced Excel skills and experience managing complex data sets.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the judgment to resolve accounting issues independently and manage multiple deadlines.
Compensation:
The estimated annual base salary is $90,000–$100,000, depending on relevant experience, education, skills, certifications, and geographic location.