The Sr. Accountant plays a key role in the organization’s accounting operations by independently preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial transactions with a high degree of accuracy. This role manages complex general ledger activities, performs advanced account reconciliations, and leads critical components of the month end close process while ensuring compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies. The Senior Accountant partners with cross functional teams, supports FP&A with accounting data, and prepares audit ready documentation for internal and external auditors.
Prepare and review complex journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, period-end adjustments by determining appropriate reserves in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
Complete advanced balance sheet reconciliations and independently research and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Analyze financial statements to identify trends, variances, and significant changes; summarize key insights through written narratives and present findings to management.
Lead assigned components of the month end close process and ensure proper expense cutoff and completeness of financial results.
Provide guidance and support to Staff Accountant(s), helping ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to accounting policies.
Ensure compliance with SOX requirements by maintaining accurate control documentation, updating CSAQ narratives, performing balance sheet review procedures, and preparing supporting evidence for audit testing.
Review account activity and prepare variance analyses to support internal financial reporting. Participate in process improvement initiatives, system updates, and enhancements to internal controls.
Work independently on hoc requests, special projects, audit requests, and cross functional accounting activities as needed.
Document and assist in implementing accounting systems and internal control procedures, updating documentation as necessary.
