Sr. Accountant

Job description

The Sr. Accountant role is responsible for supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensuring accurate, timely, and well-supported financial reporting. This role prepares journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and other accounting analyses, while partnering cross-functionally to improve processes, strengthen controls, and support audit readiness. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, operates with strong ownership and accountability, and can independently assess the accuracy and completeness of financial results. ### Responsibilities: - Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities in assigned areas. - Optimize full-cycle commissions process, including the operational data flow, calculating commission payments, and accounting for commissions on a monthly basis. - Prepare journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and supporting schedules. - Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate and resolve variances and reconciling items. - Ensure all workpapers and supporting documentation are complete, accurate, and audit-ready. - Partner with FP&A, Accounts Payable, and other cross-functional teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting results. - Support accounting for key operational areas such as accrued liabilities, commissions, and other assigned balance sheet and P&L accounts. - Perform analytical reviews and explain period-over-period fluctuations and unusual trends. - Help maintain and improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation to drive efficiency and accuracy. - Assist with external audit requests by preparing schedules, support, and technical explanations. - Research accounting issues and document conclusions when needed. - Contribute to ad hoc projects, reporting requests, and process improvement initiatives. - Take ownership of assigned areas and proactively identify risks, issues, and recommended solutions. ### Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance. - 3+ years of relevant accounting experience. - Strong knowledge of US GAAP. - Experience with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and accrual accounting. - Experience working in an ERP system; Workday experience preferred. - Advanced Excel skills required. - CPA preferred. - Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. - Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across teams. - Ability to clearly explain accounting conclusions, assumptions, and business impacts.