Senior Accountant

About This Role

Supporting the accuracy, integrity, and timely reporting of the company's financial information is the core of this Senior Accountant role. This position performs and oversees key accounting functions, including general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, tax compliance, and internal controls. The Senior Accountant will work closely with management, accounting staff, business units, and external accounting professionals to ensure financial transactions are properly recorded, reporting deadlines are met, and accounting practices are consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes
• Prepare, review, and analyze balance sheets, income statements, cash flow information, and other financial reports
• Prepare and review general ledger entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules in a multi-entity corporation
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances, unusual transactions, and account discrepancies
• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable activity
• Support the administration and accounting of payroll and related payroll liabilities
• Assist with cash management, banking transactions and account reconciliations
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation for financial transactions
• Support multi-state tax and regulatory reporting, including sales and use tax and other applicable state filings
• Work with external accountants, auditors, tax professionals, and other advisors to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Assist in the preparation of schedules and documentation for annual financial reviews, audits, tax filings, and other external reporting requirements
• Ensure accounting practices and financial reporting are performed in accordance with GAAP and established company policies
• Develop, document, maintain, and recommend improvements to accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Identify and resolve financial discrepancies through research and analysis of accounting records and supporting documentation
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to management as requested
• Assist with the development and improvement of accounting processes, systems, reporting tools, and internal controls
• Provide guidance and support to accounting team members and assist with reviewing work as appropriate
• Communicate effectively with employees and management across multiple departments and locations