Senior Accountant

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Senior Accountant

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant supports core accounting and financial reporting activities within a multi-location distribution organization, including general ledger maintenance, complex financial analysis, and month-end close. This role is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented professional who leads through collaboration, ensures compliance with GAAP, and manages deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The Senior Accountant will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity and driving process improvements across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries (including accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, amortization, and allocations)
• Lead and assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes across multiple entities and locations
• Reconcile and analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts, researching and resolving variances
• Support the preparation of internal financial statements, operational reporting, and variance analysis to inform strategic decisions
• Oversee billing accuracy, revenue recognition, and related account reconciliation efforts
• Process and review intercompany transactions ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Ensure strict adherence to GAAP, internal controls, and company policies
• Coordinate and respond to internal and external audit requests, providing necessary documentation and explanations
• Assist with ERP system management, system enhancements, and process improvements to optimize financial workflows
• Perform ad hoc analyses and contribute to special projects to support organizational goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; MBA preferred
• 5\+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting principles
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• ERP system experience, preferably JD Edwards
• Business intelligence or reporting tool experience a plus (Power BI preferred)
• Proven ability to lead complex reconciliations, analyses, and process improvements
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, with a collaborative approach to teamwork