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Our client is seeking a highly detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their accounting team. This direct-hire opportunity is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with a strong background in general ledger accounting, high-volume account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting support. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment while managing complex reconciliations and ensuring the accuracy of financial data.
Job Responsibility
Perform heavy account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed asset accounts
Prepare, review, and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation
Maintain and analyze the general ledger to ensure financial data is accurate, complete, and properly recorded
Lead or support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process
Investigate, research, and resolve reconciling items, discrepancies, and account variances in a timely manner
Prepare detailed account analyses, schedules, and rollforwards for key balance sheet and income statement accounts
Assist with preparation of internal financial reports and supporting schedules
Support external and internal audits by preparing requested documentation and reconciliations
Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Partner with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and operations teams to resolve accounting issues and improve data accuracy
Identify and implement process improvements related to reconciliations, close procedures, and general ledger maintenance
Assist with special projects, system implementations, and ad hoc reporting as needed
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment
Strong experience with high-volume reconciliations, general ledger activity, and month-end close
Solid understanding of accrual accounting and financial statement preparation
Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and large data set analysis
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft D365, QuickBooks, Workday, or similar preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
CPA or CPA-track preferred
Nice to have
Experience in a mid-size or large company environment
Experience supporting audits and financial reporting processes
Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned accounts
Proven success in identifying process improvement opportunities within accounting operations