Full Job Description
Position Summary:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for executing an accurate and timely month-end close
process across multiple entities and business functions. This role owns key accounting areas
including general ledger accounting, payroll accounting, fixed assets, inventory, revenue accruals,
intercompany transactions, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting support. The
ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of working independently while
coordinating with operations, HR, payroll, treasury, and finance leadership.
The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring financial records are complete, accurate,
and compliant with company policies and accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Month-End Close & General Ledger
• Execute month-end and year-end close activities in accordance with established timelines.
• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries.
• Record payroll-related journal entries and accruals.
• Prepare bonus accruals and other compensation-related accounting entries.
• Record capitalized labor entries and maintain supporting schedules.
• Review and analyze general ledger activity for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain supporting documentation for all journal entries.
Payroll & Employee Benefits Accounting
• Reconcile payroll reports and map payroll transactions to the general ledger.
• Record payroll accruals and related liabilities.
• Allocate employee health benefits and other benefit expenses across business units and cost centers.
• Support payroll reconciliations and month-end reporting requirements.
Revenue, Accounts Receivable & Royalties
• Prepare monthly revenue accruals based on operational and commercial data.
• Review and reconcile accounts receivable aging reports.
• Investigate aging balances and work with business partners on collection follow-up as needed.
• Record royalty accruals and maintain supporting calculations.
• Ensure revenue-related balances are properly recorded and supported.
Intercompany Accounting
• Prepare and post intercompany allocations and related entries.
• Reconcile intercompany balances between entities.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve intercompany differences and ensure balances are aligned each reporting period.
Cash & Treasury Accounting
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for multiple operating accounts.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Ensure all cash transactions are properly recorded and supported.
Fixed Assets & Capital Projects
• Maintain fixed asset records and supporting schedules.
• Record monthly depreciation and amortization entries.
• Reconcile fixed asset subledgers to the general ledger.
• Review construction-in-progress (CIP) activity and capitalized labor by project.
• Assist with capitalization assessments and fixed asset policy compliance.
Inventory Accounting
• Reconcile inventory balances between operational systems and the ERP.
• Review inventory activity and investigate discrepancies.
• Support inventory valuation and month-end reporting processes.
• Partner with operations teams to ensure inventory records are accurate and complete.
Prepaids, Accruals & Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Prepare monthly prepaid expense amortization schedules.
• Record and review accruals for expenses and liabilities.
• Perform detailed balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis.
• Maintain organized and audit-ready reconciliation workpapers.
Financial Reporting Support
• Assist in close reporting and preparation of financial reporting packages.
• Support management reporting and variance analysis.
• Participate in financial statement reviews and management discussions.
• Ensure accounting records comply with company policies and GAAP requirements.
• Support external audit requests and provide required documentation.
Qualifications:
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Experience
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years of public accounting experience.
• Strong month-end close experience in a multi-entity environment.
• Experience with payroll accounting, accruals, fixed assets, inventory, and intercompany accounting.
• Experience supporting audits and financial reporting processes.
• ERP experience required; experience with Sage Intacct or similar systems preferred.
Technical Skills
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliations.
• Experience preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Knowledge of payroll, inventory, fixed asset, and revenue accounting.
• Ability to analyze financial data and identify issues proactively.
Competencies
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of accounting processes.
• Effective communication and collaboration across finance, operations, HR, and leadership teams.
