Senior Accountant

Description

We are seeking a detail-driven and highly organized Senior Accountant to join our accounting team. This role is designed for someone who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys digging into financial details, and takes pride in delivering accurate and timely financial results. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for owning the month-end close process, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring operational accuracy within the accounting function.

In addition to core accounting duties, this role will provide support for the Accounting Manager on special projects, including financial planning & analysis (FP&A) activities, operational financial reviews, and process improvement initiatives as needed. While this position is not responsible for driving FP&A activities, the ability to assist in budget analysis, variance reporting, and forecasting processes will be valuable. This role will also play a key part in supporting the company’s tax compliance efforts, including annual income tax filings, property tax filings, and business license renewals. The Senior Accountant will assist in gathering required financial data, ensuring timely submissions, and maintaining accurate documentation to support regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
• Manage and analyze inventory accounting, ensuring proper valuation and accurate reporting.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and variance analysis to proactively identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with cost accounting and operational financial processes, supporting accuracy in financial records.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and maintain documentation of processes and controls.
• Support the annual audit by preparing schedules, gathering required documentation, and responding to auditor requests.
• Work closely with the Accounting Manager to identify efficiencies, streamline workflows, and implement best practices.
• Assist in FP&A activities as needed, such as financial modeling, variance analysis, and budget support, to provide insights for business decision-making.
• Provide support for tax compliance efforts, including preparing financial data for income tax filings, property tax assessments, and business license renewals.
• Participate in cross-functional financial projects, working with operations, procurement, and other teams to improve financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives, helping to refine internal controls and enhance reporting tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience in a setting that involves complex financial processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through financial discrepancies systematically.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy, with a disciplined approach to financial reporting.
• Ability to work independently while following structured processes and direction.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• A collaborative and dependable team player who takes ownership of tasks and sees them through to completion.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment with a commitment to maintaining high-quality work.

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