Senior Accountant

Onto

$93K — $140K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
  • 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in public and corporate accounting.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or NetSuite.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including pivot tables and complex formulas.
  • Experience with account reconciliations, month-end close, and audit support.
  • CPA certification or progress toward it preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries and account reconciliations for month-end and quarter-end close.
  • Analyze general ledger activity and investigate variances and unusual transactions.
  • Support the preparation of financial statements and internal reporting deliverables.
  • Maintain accurate accounting records following U.S. GAAP and company policies.
  • Assist with fixed asset accounting and subledger reconciliations.
  • Record and reconcile intercompany transactions across multiple entities.
  • Support internal and external audit requests with schedules and documentation.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and documentation.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus opportunities tied to company and individual success.
Full Job Description
Job Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting key areas of the general ledger, month-end and quarter-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal control compliance. This role ensures the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data while partnering cross-functionally with finance, operations, and business teams to support timely reporting and process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end and quarter-end close.
  • Analyze general ledger activity and investigate variances, unusual transactions, and reconciling items.
  • Support the preparation of financial statements, management reporting packages, and other internal reporting deliverables.
  • Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
  • Assist with fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, transfers, disposals, depreciation, and subledger reconciliations.
  • Record, reconcile, and resolve intercompany transactions across multiple entities, as applicable.
  • Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and SOX requirements, where applicable.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, close timelines, documentation, and reporting accuracy.
  • Partner with FP&A, operations, tax, treasury, and other teams to support business needs and accounting conclusions.
  • Assist with special projects, system implementations, process improvement initiatives, and ad hoc analysis.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
  • 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a combination of both.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas.
  • Experience with account reconciliations, month-end close, and audit support.
  • CPA or progress toward CPA certification preferred, but not required.
Required Skills and Competencies
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
  • High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
  • Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to streamline processes.
Preferred Experience
  • Experience in a publicly traded company or SOX-controlled environment.
  • Exposure to multi-entity or global accounting processes.
  • Experience with fixed assets, intercompany accounting, accruals, prepaids, or other corporate accounting areas.
  • Experience using account reconciliation tools or close management systems.


Compensation & Growth
• Base Salary Range:
$93,600.00 - $140,400.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.

  • Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.

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