Senior Accountant

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance activities for assigned entities and business areas. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial information, supports period-end close and reporting processes, maintains compliance with internal controls, and partners with the business to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. The Senior Accountant participates in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains ownership of assigned accounting processes and financial reporting activities, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analyses, internal and external reporting requirements, and forecasting activities.

• Supports the preparation, analysis, and distribution of financial results and management reporting, including identification and explanation of significant variances and drivers.

• Preparation of, as well as assisting business partners with, the preparation of monthly forecasts and annual budget, including preparation of variance analysis to budget and forecast for specific functions and cost centers.
• Prepares journal entries and reviews accounting transactions and supporting documentation in compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.

• Executes and supports complex accounting, financial reporting, planning, and compliance activities.
• Analyzes financial information, prepares supporting schedules and documentation, maintains data integrity within financial reporting systems, and contributes to the timely and accurate delivery of financial results and regulatory reporting requirements
• Maintains compliance with established accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements while supporting a strong financial control environment.
• Supports internal and external audit activities by preparing analyses, documentation, and responses to auditor inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Proactively identifies and implements opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, controls, systems utilization, and operational efficiency while supporting the delivery of accurate and timely financial information.
• Supports management and business partners through special projects, ad hoc analyses, compliance-related activities, and financial reporting initiatives. Applies professional judgment to analyze information, resolve issues, and deliver accurate and timely results aligned with organizational goals.
• Serves as a resource to team members by sharing knowledge, supporting cross-training efforts, and promoting consistency in accounting processes and practices.

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• BS in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control concepts.
• Experience in a large publicly traded company and public accounting firm preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit processes, with a commitment to maintaining strong financial controls and accounting standards.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong team player who is proactively able to step in to support other team members as needed and share knowledge to allow cross training and builds collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and understanding of appropriate escalation points.
• Works well under pressure, effectively handles conflict, and demonstrates flexibility in work style to accommodate changing priorities and fixed deadlines.
• Good at multitasking.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Takes responsibility for personal development.
• Self-motivated, capable of seeking quality solutions and continuously focusing on process improvements, while keeping the needs of the business in the forefront.
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems and financial reporting applications preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including experience working with large datasets, complex formulas, pivot tables, and other analytical tools.