Senior Accountant (Eastern Time Zone)

Responsibilities

• Active involvement in the monthly close process, owning the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and workpapers.
• Focus areas include, but are not limited to, Revenue, Accounts Receivable, Customer on Account, and Security Deposits.
• Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve the accuracy and timeliness of monthly close; use ERP system effectively, with a keen eye on improving processes.
• Conduct fluctuation and variance analysis and provide insightful explanations to help facilitate accurate monthly financial results.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the completeness and accuracy of data used for accounting purposes.
• Assist with annual audits and tax compliance data preparation.
• Document internal controls and current processes to ensure repeatability.
• Actively participate in process improvement efforts and drive automation and utilization of AI for routine processes within the Accounting Team.
• Perform strategic initiatives and projects to support the growth and scalability of the company and assist with other accounting initiatives and ad hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation (or working towards a CPA) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of related accounting experience working in an accounting function; prior public accounting experience preferred.
• Big 4 experience in audit or tax and industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills with experience manipulating large datasets using features such as XLOOKUP, PivotTables, and Dynamic Arrays, Preferred Power Query.
• Experience with enterprise software (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, Workday) preferred.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in performing all essential duties and strong attention to detail.
• Positive, driven, and accurate self-starter who enjoys working in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, including time management and prioritization abilities to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Flexible and proactive, willing to jump in wherever needed.