Senior Accountant, North American Operations - Remote, U.S.

Overview

A financial crime compliance solutions provider is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Finance team supporting North American anti-money laundering (AML) services operations and certain corporate functions. This remote U.S.-based role requires 3+ years of progressive accounting experience and involves key contributions to monthly close, financial reporting, internal controls, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for U.S. and Canadian operations
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and accounting adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Perform account reconciliations and detailed analyses of balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances
• Assist in preparing month-end financial packages and management reports
• Analyze actual results versus prior periods, budgets, and forecasts, explaining significant variances

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Support design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and close timelines
• Assist with audit requests and provide documentation for external auditors and tax advisors

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Support

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and automate workflows
• Collaborate with internal teams and shared services to resolve client, vendor, and accounting inquiries
• Participate in special projects, system implementations, and finance initiatives
• Provide versatile support across accounting and finance functions as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience in public or corporate accounting
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and practical application
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Ability to analyze financial statements and understand accounting impacts on balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, nested formulas, large-volume data analysis, and financial reporting support

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of public accounting experience
• CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics
• Experience with financial consolidation/reporting systems like Oracle EPM, SAP BPC, OneStream, or Hyperion
• Experience supporting multi-entity, multi-currency, or North American operations

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $80,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Defined contribution retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays per local law
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative work environment with global exposure

Location

• Remote position based in the United States

Additional Information

• The employer does not provide immigration sponsorship or support for this position (no CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN, or related visa statuses).
• AI tools may be used to support candidate screening, but all hiring decisions are made by human review.
• The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process.
• Candidates should be cautious of recruitment scams impersonating the employer; official communications use company-specific email domains only.