The Senior Accountant - General Ledger supports the integrity and accuracy of the company's financial reporting processes through ownership of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, fixed assets, lease accounting, and close activities across a multi-entity environment. This role partners closely with the Accounting Manager - General Ledger to support timely financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and drive continuous process improvement. Job Responsibilities: • Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process by preparing and reviewing assigned accounting activities accurately and in time. • Prepare, post, and review recurring and non-recurring journal entries in accordance with US GAAP and company policies. • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, research reconciling items, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. • Analyze general ledger activity and financial results to identify variances, unusual trends, and posting inaccuracies. • Assist the Accounting Manager - General Ledger with close coordination, task tracking, follow-up on open items, and enforcement of close deadlines across assigned accounting areas. • Support lease accounting activities, including maintenance of lease schedules, journal entries, reconciliations, and validation of accounting treatment. • Manage fixed asset accounting processes, including additions, disposals, depreciation, reconciliations, and maintenance of supporting schedules. • Support and review inventory reconciliation activities, including variance analysis and resolution of discrepancies between physical counts and financial records. • Assist with accounting-related compliance activities, including business licenses, use tax, property tax filings, audit requests, and other required reporting. • Coordinate with cross-functional partners including Accounts Payable, Operations, Legal, and campus leadership to resolve accounting issues and obtain required financial information. • Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to information requests, and maintaining accurate supporting documentation. • Identify and implement process improvements that enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of accounting operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting. • Support accounting system implementations, process documentation, policy updates, and other special projects as assigned. Qualifications Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or general ledger accounting environment. • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, accrual accounting, reconciliations, and financial close processes. • Experience with multi-entity accounting environments preferred. • Experience with lease accounting, fixed assets, inventory reconciliations, and audit support preferred. • Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics GP, NetSuite, Coupa, or similar platforms. • Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookup functions, reconciliations, and data analysis. • CPA or CPA-track preferred. • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities Additional Information We Offer: • Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment • 2 Weeks' starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company • 10 paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday • 401K with a Company Match • Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x's your annual salary • Leadership development and training for career advancement • Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program