Sr. Accountant, General Ledger Accounting

Overview

A growing organization is seeking a Senior Accountant specializing in General Ledger Accounting to support its finance and accounting functions. This role involves managing expenses, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and contributing to accounting process improvements in a dynamic environment with ongoing mergers and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Manage prepaid expense recording, ensure proper amortization schedules, and reconcile prepaid accounts.
• Record assigned general ledger transactions including accruals, intercompany, allocation journal entries, and non-standard entries.
• Apply GAAP accounting principles such as cash recognition, amortization, accruals, and intercompany transactions.
• Maintain integrity and accuracy of the general ledger and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze balance sheet reconciliations and expense allocations between business units.
• Report discrepancies and recommend resolutions for variances.
• Meet deadlines for month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes for assigned business units.
• Define, implement, and monitor internal controls.
• Assist with integration of newly acquired companies.
• Prepare supporting documentation and interact with external auditors during year-end audits.
• Collaborate effectively with various departments and business units.
• Support process improvements including AI automation and potential implementation of AI tools for month-end close.
• Manage relationships across functions to ensure alignment and accuracy through clear communication and documentation.
• Provide consistent and interpretable reports for stakeholders.
• Respond promptly to inquiries and process requested entries based on revenue month.
• Take ownership of responsibilities, ensuring accurate and timely accounting data.
• Work independently and collaboratively to meet reporting needs and deadlines.
• Accept and lead special projects to drive accounting and finance efficiencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 4 to 6 years of experience in general ledger accounting, corporate accounting, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and reporting standards.
• Experience with corporate month-end close processes.
• Proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables and formulas) and accounting systems, specifically NetSuite.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and propose effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, high-growth environment with multiple business units.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with audit processes and year-end audit preparation.
• Background in fast-paced growth organizations.
• CPA candidate preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $65,000 - $75,000 USD

Location

• Not specified