Senior Accountant

NorthPoint Search Group

$90K — $100K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience, emphasizing general ledger and month-end close.
  • Thorough understanding of GAAP and accounting concepts; CPA designation preferred.
  • Experience with enterprise accounting systems like Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or SAP; advanced Excel skills required.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Own general ledger processes and balance sheet accounts, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Investigate reconciliation discrepancies and collaborate on transaction classification.
  • Support audits by maintaining documentation and evaluating internal controls.
  • Lead process improvements and assist in system implementations and automation initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Flexible work schedule and remote work opportunities.
  • Professional development support and continuing education reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Senior Accountant
Salary: $90,000-$100,000 annually

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to take ownership of key accounting processes, complex general ledger areas, and critical components of the month-end close. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, resolves accounting issues, strengthens internal controls, and improves the efficiency and scalability of accounting operations.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional who works independently, applies sound technical judgment, and partners effectively with Accounting, Finance, FP&A, Operations, and systems teams.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Own assigned general ledger processes and balance sheet accounts, including accruals, amortization, reserves, prepaid expenses, and supporting schedules, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
  • Lead assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and reconciliations, analyzing material variances, and resolving reporting issues.
  • Investigate complex reconciliation discrepancies, research technical accounting questions, and collaborate across departments to ensure proper transaction classification and reliable financial data.
  • Support internal and external audits, maintain audit-ready documentation, evaluate internal controls, and recommend corrective actions to address control gaps.
  • Lead process improvements, support system implementations and automation initiatives, document accounting procedures, and provide guidance to junior team members.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience, with strong general ledger, reconciliation, and month-end close ownership.
  • Thorough understanding of GAAP and technical accounting concepts; CPA designation or active progress toward a CPA strongly preferred.
  • Experience with enterprise accounting systems such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, SAP, or a comparable platform, along with advanced Excel skills and experience managing complex data sets.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the judgment to resolve accounting issues independently and manage multiple deadlines.

Compensation:

The estimated annual base salary is $90,000-$100,000, depending on relevant experience, education, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

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