Senior Corporate Accountant

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to drive accurate, high-velocity financial close and take extreme ownership of the general ledger. This role is designed for a proactive accountant who can master complex lease, fixed asset, and general corporate accounting workstreams and elevate accounting function performance. The position reports to the Senior Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities

General Ledger & High-Velocity Close

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide financial insights to management

Lease Accounting

• Manage lease accounting in compliance with ASC 842
• Maintain lease schedules, including right-of-use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities
• Prepare monthly lease amortization entries and reconciliations
• Review new contracts to determine lease classification and accounting treatment
• Coordinate with operations and legal teams to ensure accurate lease data

Fixed Assets Strategy

• Maintain fixed asset subledger and capitalization policies
• Record asset additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation
• Reconcile fixed asset ledger to the general ledger monthly
• Ensure proper classification between capital and expense items
• Lead capital budgeting and capital approval request processes

Audit, Compliance & Optimization

• Support external audit requests and prepare audit documentation
• Identify and implement process improvements within the accounting function

Cross-Functional Accounting Support

• Provide support across accounting functions as business needs evolve, including ad hoc reporting, reconciliations, process improvements, and special projects
• Collaborate with the team and take on additional accounting responsibilities to support departmental goals and operational scalability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (CPA or candidate preferred)
• 4–6 years of progressive experience in technical accounting roles, including a mix of public and private accounting
• Advanced Excel (modeling/macros)
• Proficiency in mid-to-large tier ERP systems
• Proven ability to manage heavy workloads and meet strict deadlines during compressed cycles without sacrificing quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in technical accounting roles supporting complex lease and fixed asset accounting

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $85,000–105,000 annually, depending on experience
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, dependable care, life insurance (begin on the first of the month after you start)
• 401(k): 3% employer match after six months of employment
• Paid time off: 15 days of accrued PTO in addition to two wellness days & volunteer hours in your first year

Location

Not specified in the provided job description.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.