Senior Staff Accountant, Accounting

Overview

A senior staff accountant position is available to ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, and approving transactions. This role involves managing monthly expenses and accruals, fixed assets, and prepaid expenses. The position supports monthly financial closing, variance analysis, the annual budget process, and preparation of required federal and state tax returns. It also provides financial analysis support for the annual audit and interacts with regional, divisional, and senior management regarding accounting issues.

This is primarily a remote role requiring the candidate to reside within a 125-mile radius of their assigned location.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the General Ledger, including preparation and review of journal entries to ensure accuracy and adequate support
• Ensure accuracy and adherence to internal controls and accounting policies
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports, journals, and account reconciliations
• Assist with monthly and year-end financial closing and prepare internal and external reporting
• Manage production of balance sheet and income statement account analysis and subsidiary ledger reconciliations to the general ledger
• Assist with audits by interacting with internal and external auditors and producing/retrieving supporting documentation
• Create and improve accounting processes; work with staff to promote and provide top-quality standards and practices
• Supervise and review the work of a staff accountant to ensure accuracy and provide coaching and guidance to streamline processes
• Maintain various functions of the budget process and cost allocation schedules
• Ensure confidentiality of case information and case records; adhere to information security and data privacy policies, procedures, and practices
• Demonstrate consistent reliability, professional integrity, and accountability
• Attend on-site and in-person meetings and training sessions
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and predictable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline, or equivalent experience
• 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience
• Knowledge of current FASB Accounting Standards Codification, specifically ASC 350/360 and ASC 842 preferred
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment and easily adopt new technologies
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and implement process improvements
• Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with Oracle/NetSuite preferred
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting

Compensation & Benefits

Salary ranges based on location with quarterly incentive opportunities:

• Buffalo, NY | Atlanta, GA: $84,500 - $89,000
• Johnston, RI: $85,500 - $90,500
• Philadelphia, PA | Voorhees, NJ: $89,500 - $95,000
• Boston, MA | Washington D.C.: $93,500 - $98,500
• New York, NY: $99,500 - $105,500

The compensation package includes incentives and a comprehensive benefits program featuring medical, dental, orthodontia, vision coverage, student loan repayment, a 403(b) retirement plan with substantial company match, discounted pet insurance, and generous paid time off.

Location

This is a mostly remote position requiring residence within a 125-mile radius of the assigned location listed above.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employees and applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.