Senior Corporate Accountant

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Corporate Accountant based in the United States.** The Senior Corporate Accountant will play a key role in managing core accounting operations and maintaining accurate financial records across a growing, multi-entity business. This hands-on position covers accrual accounting, general ledger management, financial reporting, and month-end and quarter-end close activities. You will help ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, strengthen internal controls, and deliver reliable financial information to support business decisions. Working closely with finance, credit risk, and leadership teams, you will contribute to accounting integrations, mergers and acquisitions, and business transitions. You will also identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting accuracy, and increase operational efficiency. The role offers an opportunity to take ownership of essential financial operations in a dynamic, growth-oriented technology environment, with scope and seniority tailored to your experience. ### Accountabilities - Manage Daily Accounting Operations: Oversee accrual-based bookkeeping, journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance to ensure accurate and complete financial records. - Lead Month-End and Quarter-End Close: Manage and support closing activities, ensuring timely reporting, accurate account balances, and consistent accounting practices. - Oversee Multi-Entity Transactions: Prepare and post journal entries for intercompany and subsidiary transactions, maintaining accurate financial records across multiple business entities. - Perform Bank and Account Reconciliations: Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain the integrity of financial data. - Manage Operational Accounting Activities: Handle accounting for commissions, expenses, accruals, and other business transactions, ensuring appropriate recording and reconciliation. - Prepare and Analyze Financial Statements: Compile, review, and reconcile profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to support financial reporting and business decision-making. - Maintain Accounting Compliance and Controls: Apply U.S. GAAP requirements and support the development and maintenance of effective internal accounting controls. - Support Mergers and Acquisitions: Assist with accounting integrations, financial transitions, and the consolidation of accounting processes following business acquisitions or structural changes. - Improve Accounting Processes: Identify opportunities to accelerate month-end close, streamline workflows, improve reporting accuracy, and enhance the efficiency of accounting operations. - Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with finance, credit risk, and internal leadership to address accounting needs, provide financial information, and support operational priorities. - Contribute to Financial Analysis: Assist with pro forma financial analysis, financial planning, and ad hoc accounting projects as required. - Ensure Operational Continuity: Take ownership of accounting processes and help maintain accurate, consistent financial operations during periods of business growth and transition. ## Requirements - Professional Experience: At least 2 years of relevant accounting experience. Candidates with more extensive experience and the ability to manage responsibilities independently may be considered at the Senior Accountant level. - Accrual Accounting Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with accrual-based accounting and bookkeeping, including journal entries, general ledger management, and account reconciliations. - Accounting Standards: Solid understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their application to financial reporting. - Financial Reporting: Experience preparing and interpreting profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. - Month-End Close: Practical experience supporting or managing month-end and quarter-end closing processes, bank reconciliations, and related accounting activities. - Spreadsheet Proficiency: Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills for financial analysis, reconciliations, and reporting. - Accounting Software: Familiarity with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, or similar systems. - Independent Ownership: Ability to manage accounting operations independently, take responsibility for multiple accounting functions, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment. - Analytical and Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, time management, and the capacity to investigate and resolve discrepancies. - Communication and Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with finance colleagues, leadership, and cross-functional teams. - Preferred Multi-Entity Experience: Experience managing accounting activities across multiple entities or subsidiaries. - Preferred Business Background: Experience in small or medium-sized businesses, startups, or public accounting. - Preferred M&A and Integration Experience: Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, accounting integrations, or financial transitions. - Preferred Process Improvement Skills: Experience with commission accounting, internal controls, and initiatives to improve accounting workflows or accelerate the month-end close. - Professional Approach: A commitment to candid, respectful communication, continuous improvement, and delivering accurate, actionable financial results. ## Benefits - Role Flexibility: Consideration at either the Accountant or Senior Accountant level, depending on experience and ability to independently manage accounting responsibilities. - Professional Growth: Opportunities to take ownership of core accounting functions and contribute to financial operations across multiple business entities. - Business Impact: The opportunity to support financial reporting, operational decision-making, process improvement, and accounting integration initiatives. - Collaborative Environment: Work with finance, credit risk, and leadership teams in a growing technology-focused business. - Continuous Improvement: An environment that values open communication, thoughtful problem-solving, and measurable results. - Compensation and Benefits: Salary range, healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, work arrangement, and other specific employee benefits are not provided in the available job description and should be confirmed during the hiring process.