About This Role
Supporting and owning end-to-end accounting and month-end close processes for a portfolio of clients is the core of this senior accountant role. The position suits an experienced accountant with strong hands-on experience in QuickBooks Online (QBO), inventory and cost accounting, transactional accounting, and accounting for e-commerce or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) businesses. This role requires the ability to take ownership of assigned accounting tasks, manage client deliverables, respond to client inquiries, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure month-end close activities are completed accurately and on schedule. Depending on the client engagement, the Senior Accountant may work independently on specific accounting responsibilities or act as the Controller and lead Staff Accountant for an assigned engagement.
Responsibilities
- Support and own the end-to-end month-end close process for an assigned portfolio of clients, including AP, AR, payroll-related tasks, and other accounting activities as applicable
- Take ownership of specific accounting tasks within the month-end close cycle and ensure timely, accurate completion
- Perform transactional accounting activities, ensuring financial transactions are properly recorded, classified, and documented
- Manage inventory and cost accounting activities, ensuring accurate inventory records, cost tracking, and related financial reporting
- Apply accounting methods relevant to e-commerce and CPG businesses, including inventory-related transactions and cost accounting
- Prepare, review, and support the delivery of client accounting reports and other financial deliverables
- Respond to client questions, resolve accounting-related concerns, and follow up on outstanding items
- Request, organize, and follow up on missing client documentation to support accurate and timely accounting
- Maintain clean, accurate, and up-to-date financial records in accounting applications, including QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Double
- Identify discrepancies, investigate accounting issues, and escalate open items, roadblocks, and risks to the Controller before deadlines
- Monitor accounting deadlines and ensure assigned client deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule
- Support internal process improvements, operational efficiency initiatives, and other accounting team projects
- Collaborate with Controllers, Staff Accountants, and other team members to ensure high-quality client service and reliable financial reporting
- Own assigned accounting tasks and deliverables within a client engagement
- Independently manage month-end close activities and related accounting responsibilities within the scope of the engagement
- Act as the Controller and lead Staff Accountant for an assigned engagement, depending on the client structure