Senior Accountant

Overview

The organization is seeking a motivated Senior Accountant to join its shared services team supporting international entities.

This role is a key contributor to the monthly general ledger close and reporting process, including an initial 5-day close target.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the monthly general ledger close for international entities and support reporting processes 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 in an expeditious manner.
• Own end-to-end close activities across multiple accounting disciplines concurrently, shifting priorities as needed 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

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.

Additional Information

• This job description is not intended to imply that the requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow other instructions and perform other related duties as may be required.
• The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time and this description is not a contract for employment.
• Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Accommodation or assistance is available during the application process.