Senior Accountant

About This Role

This Senior Accountant position is for a detail-oriented and client-focused professional to join a growing accounting team. The role involves supporting a diverse portfolio of small and mid-sized businesses by taking ownership of core accounting functions, financial reporting, analysis, and day-to-day accounting needs. It suits an accounting professional who enjoys a hands-on role, takes pride in accurate financial information, and is motivated to improve processes and deliver meaningful value to businesses.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting activities for multiple client accounts, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close processes, maintaining organized records and meeting established reporting deadlines
• Analyze financial results, identify unusual fluctuations, and investigate discrepancies to ensure reliable reporting
• Support cash flow projections, budgeting activities, and other financial analyses to help clients make informed business decisions
• Serve as a primary accounting contact for assigned clients, addressing questions, communicating financial findings, and providing responsive ongoing support
• Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable tax and regulatory requirements
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, improve reporting accuracy, and strengthen internal controls
• Collaborate with colleagues and client stakeholders to resolve accounting issues, prioritize deliverables, and maintain consistent service quality
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously while balancing client needs, deadlines, and evolving priorities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Several years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for general ledger activities, financial reporting, reconciliations, and close processes
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and the ability to apply accounting principles to practical business situations
• Proficiency with accounting software, general ledger platforms, and spreadsheet tools; experience learning and navigating multiple systems is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including experience researching discrepancies and explaining financial variances
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple clients, projects, and deadlines with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-accounting audiences