Job Description

Senior Accountant

Position Summary
The Senior Accountant supports the Controller in the day-to-day execution of accounting operations, close and reporting activities, and public company compliance. This role is hands-on, detail-oriented, and process-driven, with an expectation of ownership over core accounting areas and continuous improvement of reporting and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and review daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Play an active role in the monthly close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and well-documented results.
• Maintain balance sheet integrity through ownership of assigned accounts and schedules.
• Support external reporting, including audit support and documentation.
• Partner closely with the Controller to prepare internal management reporting and analyses.
• Assist with SOX controls execution, documentation, and remediation efforts.
• Identify inefficiencies in day-to-day processes and help design and implement practical improvements.
• Serve as a technical resource within the accounting team, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Support ad hoc accounting projects and initiatives as assigned by the Controller.

Qualifications

• CPA license required or actively on track to obtain CPA certification.
• Ideally currently in, or recently from, public company audit; alternatively, at least one year of hands-on accounting experience within a public company environment.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial close processes.
• Demonstrated aptitude for leadership, mentoring, and knowledge sharing, even without formal people-management responsibility.
• Process improvement-oriented mindset with the ability to balance accuracy, efficiency, and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to explain accounting results clearly to leadership.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting a Controller or Assistant Controller.
• Familiarity with SOX-compliant environments and audit readiness.
• Experience improving close timelines, reconciliations, or reporting workflows.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and account reconciliation tools.

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