Senior Accountant

Human Appeal

$75K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong expertise in general ledger accounting and reconciliations
  • Proven experience leading parts of the month-end close process
  • Hands-on experience with maintaining balance sheet integrity
  • Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and analytical modeling
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex general ledger accounts and reconciliations
  • Own components of the month-end close process ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Prepare and review journal entries, including adjustments and accruals
  • Ensure completeness of recurring and ad-hoc accruals with proper documentation
  • Perform account analysis and resolve variances
  • Maintain reconciliation of balance sheet accounts in accordance with standards
  • Support audit requests and maintain audit-ready documentation

Benefits

  • Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes
  • Engagement with advanced ERP system, Dynamics 365 Business Central
  • Room for professional growth and skill enhancement
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities to guide and mentor junior team members
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support complex general ledger activities and contribute to key components of the month-end close process, helping ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. This role is well-suited for a strong accounting professional with solid experience in accrual accounting, account reconciliations, and close execution.

The Senior Accountant will play an important role in managing general ledger accounts, preparing and reviewing journal entries, performing account analysis, and assisting in the resolution of variances. This position will also contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes and internal controls, while supporting system enhancements and optimization within Dynamics 365 Business Central.

This role is primarily focused on general ledger and close activities, with systems and process improvement as supporting responsibilities.

Role Focus & Effort Allocation:
  • 70-80%: General Ledger management, month-end close, accruals, and reconciliations
  • 20-30%: Systems support (Dynamics 365 Business Central), process improvement, and controls enhancement


Core Responsibilities:
  • Own and manage complex general ledger accounts and reconciliations.
  • Own assigned components of the month-end close process, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely delivery.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, and adjustments.
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of recurring and ad-hoc accruals, including proper documentation and timely reversals.
  • Perform account analysis and resolve variances to ensure accuracy and completeness of balances.
  • Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled consistently and in accordance with company standards.
  • Support internal and external audit requests and maintain audit-ready documentation.
  • Deliver assigned close responsibilities within established timelines while maintaining high standards of accuracy and completeness.
  • Maintain consistently well-documented, audit-ready reconciliations and supporting schedules.


Preferred Responsibilities:
  • Support the use and ongoing optimization of Dynamics 365 Business Central in alignment with accounting and close processes.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
  • Contribute to system and data integrity initiatives.
  • Provide guidance and informal support to junior team members.


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Strong expertise in general ledger accounting, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Proven experience leading portions of the month-end close process.
  • Hands-on experience owning or directly supporting month-end close and maintaining balance sheet integrity is required.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and analytical modeling.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with an ERP system, preferably Dynamics 365 Business Central.
  • Experience supporting audits and working with auditors.
  • Prior involvement in accounting process improvements or internal control enhancements.
  • Public accounting experience a plus.

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