Senior Accountant

Overview

A well-established dermatology supply organization founded in 1977 is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage critical accounting functions including month-end close, cash reconciliation, treasury activities, and sales tax compliance. This role also plays a key part in an ongoing ERP migration project and supports the annual audit process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close in accordance with accounting policies.
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Complete month-end accounts payable and accounts receivable aging schedules as needed.
• Support the CFO and finance team with data and schedules for financial reporting.
• Oversee daily and monthly cash reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare, review, and process wire payments and positive pay payments with proper documentation and approvals.
• Enter manual wire and EFT payments; calculate and record currency gains and losses on international invoices.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation of all cash and treasury transactions.
• Own process documentation for accounting procedures and update as needed post-ERP implementation.
• Manage Avalara AvaTax and sales tax compliance systems, ensuring accurate tax calculation, nexus monitoring, and filing across jurisdictions.
• Assist with design, structure, and maintenance of the chart of accounts, including redesign work related to ERP implementation.
• Serve as a key accounting contributor to the ERP migration, including data validation, migration testing, and close-process design.
• Collaborate with implementation teams and internal stakeholders to ensure ERP supports accurate and efficient accounting operations.
• Prepare samples and backup documentation for external auditors during the annual audit.
• Coordinate with the CFO to fulfill audit requests accurately and on schedule.
• Provide backup support for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions as needed, including invoice processing and account research.
• Note: This role does not have supervisory responsibilities over other accounting team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on month-end close.
• Experience with treasury functions, wire payments, or cash management strongly preferred.
• ERP migration or implementation experience and chart of accounts redesign preferred.
• CPA certification or active candidacy is a plus but not required.
• Experience with Avalara AvaTax or similar sales tax automation software preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong applied knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting execution.
• Proficiency in treasury functions, wire payments, and cash management.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP system proficiency.
• Comfortable using modern AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini).
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to meet deadlines related to close and treasury activities.

Location

Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified.