Senior Accountant I, Corporate Accounting

Overview

A global professional services organization is seeking a Senior Accountant I to join their Corporate Accounting team. This role supports accounting operations and financial reporting across North America, EMEA, and APAC regions. The position involves close collaboration with multiple teams to support month-end close activities, process improvements, and key finance projects.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting team operations by maintaining knowledge of evolving business models, policies, and internal controls, including global financial systems and procedures.
• Collaborate effectively across the organization to meet business needs and support key decisions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, including developing standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and dashboards.
• Promote a balance between innovation and financial accountability in processes.
• Prepare manual journal entries related to accruals, prepaids, and reserves to ensure month-end close compliance with GAAP.
• Monitor accounting entries to ensure sub-ledger accuracy.
• Analyze monthly financial results, providing variance and trend explanations and analytical reports to senior management.
• Detect and explain data anomalies and exceptions in financial data to leadership.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including processing routine journal entries and responding to information requests.
• Support the annual audit process by providing data, financial information, and analysis as needed.
• Collaborate with international teams to ensure consistent application of accounting policies.
• Ensure accurate data integrity for finance close documentation.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts between sub-ledger and general ledger.
• Communicate with relevant departments to resolve reconciling items and document follow-up procedures.
• Maintain and update procedural documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve reconciliation and reporting procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience, including financial analysis and systems experience.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Continuous improvement mindset with interest in process optimization and automation.
• Ability to work effectively across teams and geographies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• CPA certification preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $75,000 to $112,000, negotiable based on experience and location.
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Adoption and fertility assistance.
• Paid parental leave up to 6 weeks.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off (Choice Time Off) up to 17 days per calendar year, pro-rated based on hours worked and years of service.
• Up to 11 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match of 100% on the first 3% of contributions for eligible employees.

Location

Positions may be located across North America, EMEA, and APAC regions. Specific location details will be provided during the hiring process.

Additional Information

• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
• The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
• Applicants requiring accommodations during the application process should specify the accommodation needed and the location(s) they are applying to.
• For positions in San Francisco, CA, and Los Angeles County, CA, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in accordance with local Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts.