The Senior Accountant manages general ledger activities, leads financial close processes, ensures compliance with multi-state taxes, and collaborates to enhance internal controls and processes.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our growing Finance & Accounting team. This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial operations across multiple entities. You will play a key role in financial close processes, general ledger management, and multi-state tax compliance while partnering closely with leadership to improve processes and strengthen internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage general ledger activities across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and consistency
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Prepare journal entries, perform complex reconciliations, and analyze variances
- Oversee multi-state sales and use tax compliance, including filings and audits
- Maintain state registrations and coordinate with external tax advisors
- Support intercompany transactions and consolidations
- Assist in preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Lead external audits by providing documentation and analysis
- Partner with internal teams to improve accounting processes and controls
- Monitor changes in accounting standards and tax regulations
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience with account reconciliations and financial close processes
- Hands-on experience with multi-state tax compliance and sales and use tax
Preferred:
- CPA or CPA-eligible
- Experience with ERP systems, Sage Intacct a plus
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Key Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and lead processes
- Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members
Work Environment and Schedule
- Office or hybrid work environment
- Monday through Friday schedule, with flexibility between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM
- Additional hours may be required during month-end, quarter-end, and audits
- Minimal travel required
Why Join Us
We are committed to building a high-performance culture rooted in teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. Our core values include:
- Safety First, Safety Always
- Committed to Excellence
- Plan It, Do It, Own It
- Learn It, Know It, Teach It
- One Team, One Goal
- Positive Attitude Required
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