Senior Accountant

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant with advanced Excel proficiency and a solid command of GAAP. This onsite role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This position reports to the Controller with direct visibility to the Senior Vice President of Finance, the Director of Financial Reporting, and the CFO. The role is central to monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes across multiple locations within a centralized reporting structure.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting processes, including journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and variance analysis across income statement and balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with monthly consolidated financial statements, including intercompany account reconciliations, elimination entries, and foreign exchange translation adjustments.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and conduct variance analyses to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Prepare and analyze monthly bank, retail, and credit card reconciliations.
• Maintain and enforce internal controls over financial reporting and accounting processes, ensuring adherence to established policies.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvement initiatives, including the documentation of procedures to enhance accounting operations and reporting efficiency.
• Assist with external audits, regulatory filings, and special projects as needed.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Research accounting standards and draft technical accounting memoranda.
• Collaborate with the Tax department to support the resolution of tax-related matters.
• Provide support for ad hoc reporting and other assignments as directed.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.
• Excellent organizational and analytical capabilities with a track record of accuracy and timeliness.
• Comfort working both independently and collaboratively within a high-performing team.
• Sound judgment and discretion in the handling of sensitive financial and organizational information.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues and drive solutions across departments.

Qualifications

Qualficiations: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior experience in consolidated financial reporting preferred.
• Experience in audit, public accounting, or internal audit is a plus; familiarity with distribution or industrial services is preferred.
• Experience with ERP and GL systems; familiarity with eStelplan or Invex is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI.
• Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships and operate effectively within a multi-location organizational structure.
• Proven ability to perform under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.