Senior Accountant

Overview

The organization is seeking a motivated Senior Accountant to join its Shared Services team.

This role supports the monthly general ledger close for international entities, helps drive reporting timelines (including an initial 5-day close target), and provides end-to-end ownership across multiple accounting disciplines. The position also includes variance research, reconciliations, foreign currency accounting, intercompany activity, and support for consolidation and international reporting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the monthly general ledger close for international entities and the reporting process toward an initial 5-day close.
• Own P&L and Balance Sheet accounting across multiple functional areas, including:
  • accruals and prepaids
  • fixed assets
  • leases
  • payroll
  • intercompany
  • cash and bank reconciliations
  • AP/AR subledger activity, including journal entries, account reconciliations, account analyses, and supporting schedules
• Research and investigate financial variances for monthly fluctuation analysis (P&L and Balance Sheet) and resolve issues promptly.
• Own end-to-end close activities across multiple accounting disciplines concurrently, adjusting priorities to meet reporting deadlines.
• Partner with AP, AR, Payroll, Treasury, FP&A, and site/business unit finance leads to resolve issues at the source rather than at the ledger.
• Support alignment with Shared Services Accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Prepare and maintain business process documentation for core accounting activities.
• Prepare and review accounting for foreign currency transactions, including remeasurement and translation adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations across domestic and international entities and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support global consolidation activities, including preparation of elimination entries, consolidation schedules, and foreign entity reporting packages.
• Partner with regional finance teams to ensure accurate and timely recording of international transactions and adherence to corporate accounting policies.
• Assist with local statutory reporting requirements, external audits, and compliance activities for international subsidiaries.
• Research and document accounting treatment for cross-border transactions and other international accounting matters.
• Collaborate with Tax, Treasury, and FP&A teams to support international operations, intercompany settlements, and foreign currency-related transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on ownership of at least two distinct accounting disciplines (e.g., general ledger, fixed assets, payroll, intercompany, AP/AR).
• Experience closing the books for multiple entities, sites, or business units.
• Experience performing account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and month-end close activities in a multi-entity environment.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Experience applying accrual accounting principles and managing period-end cut-off procedures.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $XX,XXX–$YY,YYY annually
• Starting salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience, education, skills, certifications, and internal equity.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

• The organization is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
• If you require accommodation or assistance during the application process, contact the employer for support (direct contact details are available through the application process).