Senior Accountant

Overview

This role is in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and reports to the Senior Manager, Accounting Operations. The Lead Accountant manages and is accountable for day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end accounting close and reconciliations. In addition, the role leads and develops an accounting team and serves as a trusted business partner to finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members, including setting priorities, reviewing work product, and providing performance feedback.
• Own and oversee payroll-related accounting activities, including review and approval of payroll and benefit-related account reconciliations and journal entries on a bi-weekly basis.
• Lead the monthly close process, including review of journal entries, balance sheet and P&L account reconciliations, analytical reviews, and ensure close deadlines are met.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies; own the design and operation of internal controls over payroll and general accounting processes in support of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements; serve as a key contact for internal and external auditors.
• Ensure accounting entries are accurately documented and supported and that records are audit-ready.
• Oversee maintenance of ADP GLI and its related controls.
• Partner with the external reporting team to ensure key inputs are complete, accurate, and delivered on time.
• Drive the design, improvement, and implementation of systems and processes to facilitate timely and accurate closing of monthly financial statements, leveraging technology to increase effectiveness.
• Oversee non-payroll or benefit-related GL account reconciliations and ensure they are completed accurately and on time.
• Partner with Payroll, HR, and other cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues, align processes, and ensure accurate and timely inputs to the close.
• Resolve complex accounting issues independently; escalate to the Senior Manager only matters with significant financial, control, or policy implications.
• Lead ad hoc projects, as requested.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop accounting team members.
• Significant and progressive accounting experience, with a mix of public accounting and manufacturing industry experience, including multiple years in a supervisory or team-lead capacity.
• Advanced/Intermediate payroll GL accounting experience required, preferably with ADP.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, including GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley, with the ability to research and apply technical accounting guidance.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, ADP, and/or Workday.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Initiative, ownership, and sound judgment; ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Adaptability and flexibility in leading through changing priorities and business needs.
• Mind-set to leverage technology and automation to increase efficiency.
• Ability to develop workstream/project plans, communicate plans effectively to relevant parties, and drive adherence to due dates.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgment in resolving complex issues.
• Sponsorship or support for work authorization, including visas, is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 6+ years of accounting experience, with a mix of public accounting and industry experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team-lead capacity.
• Experience leading accounting process improvement or system implementation initiatives.
• CPA and experience in a public accounting firm preferred.
• SAP and Blackline experience preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Target base pay hiring range: $105,000.00 - $142,500.00 per year.
• Actual base pay is dependent on factors including geographical location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and knowledge.
• Annual cash bonus program.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Benefits package including medical (medical, dental, and vision), family building benefits, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, other paid leaves of absence, tuition reimbursement, and support for caregiving needs.

Location

Not specified.