Senior Staff Accountant

Description

Summary:

The Senior Staff Accountant plays a key role in the company’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely month-end close, and compliance with accounting standards. This role partners closely with the Controller, FP&A, and cross-functional teams to maintain financial integrity and support business decision-making. The Senior Staff Accountant is both a hands-on contributor and a subject-matter expert for core accounting processes.

Responsibilities:

Month-End Close & Reporting

• Lead critical components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure accuracy of the general ledger and compliance with GAAP.
• Assist in preparing internal financial statements and management reporting packages.

Account Reconciliations & Analysis

• Perform detailed reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts (cash, accruals, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, etc.).
• Investigate variances and provide clear explanations to management.
• Maintain documentation to support audit readiness.

Operational Accounting

• Support AP, AR, payroll, and cash management activities as needed.
• Review and approve transactions to ensure proper coding and policy compliance.
• Assist with revenue recognition, expense accruals, and cost allocations.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and improve close efficiency.
• Support system enhancements, automation initiatives, and internal control improvements.
• Document processes and maintain updated accounting policies.

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare audit schedules and serve as a primary contact for external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with tax filings, 1099s, and other compliance reporting.

Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with FP&A on variance analysis and forecasting inputs.
• Collaborate with operations, HR, and procurement to ensure accurate financial data.
• Provide accounting guidance to business partners.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA or CPA-track preferred).
• 3–6+ years of progressive accounting experience.

Competencies:

• Ownership mindset — takes responsibility for accuracy and deadlines.
• Analytical rigor — digs into variances and identifies root causes.
• Process discipline — maintains clean reconciliations and documentation.
• Communication clarity — explains accounting concepts to non-finance teams.
• Continuous improvement — proactively enhances processes and controls.

Requirements

Requirements:

Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.

Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar).

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling fundamentals).

Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.