Accountant Sr

Job Description

Job Summary

The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting activities, including month-end close processes, journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial records, supporting audits, and providing critical accounting insights to assist with financial decision-making. The Senior Staff Accountant works independently on routine tasks and takes on more complex accounting responsibilities, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Essential Functions

• Performs and reviews monthly close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analyses to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepares and analyzes financial statements, variance reports, and other management reports to track financial performance and identify trends.
• Reconciles complex accounts, including intercompany transactions, cash management, fixed assets, and tax-related accounts.
• Supports tax filings, regulatory reporting, and compliance efforts, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to external agencies as needed.
• Assists with financial planning, forecasting, and cash flow analysis, collaborating with finance teams on budgeting processes.
• Provides technical accounting support and research, ensuring proper treatment of financial transactions under relevant accounting guidelines.
• Prepares reports for external filings, including SEC forms (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and other regulatory requirements where applicable.
• Identifies and implements process improvements, streamlining accounting functions to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, tax authorities, and financial analysts, to ensure transparency and compliance in financial operations.
• Ensures compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and company accounting policies, supporting audit requests and internal control processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required or
• A combination of education and significant experience in accounting or finance may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (MBA preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or audit required
• Experience in corporate accounting, tax, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, or financial reporting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and general accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end close processes, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently on complex accounting tasks and financial research.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, working with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred or
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred