Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant (Month-End Close Focus | 4+ Years Experience)Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly organized and deadline-driven Senior Accountant with 4+ years of experience and a proven track record in leading and executing month-end close processes. This role is critical to ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting and will serve as a key owner of the close cycle, reconciliations, and financial integrity of the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesMonth-End CloseOwn and execute key components of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion within tight deadlinesPrepare and post complex journal entries (accruals, deferrals, reclasses, allocations)Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are accurate and fully supportedAnalyze and explain month-over-month variances in financial resultsMaintain and continuously improve the close checklist, timelines, and workflowsIdentify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to accelerate the close cycleFinancial Reporting & AnalysisOwn the integrity and accuracy of monthly financial statements by leading close activities, validating underlying data, and ensuring all balances are fully supportedEnsure accuracy and compliance with GAAP standardsProvide insights into financial performance and key trendsAudit & Compliance SupportSupport internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requestsAssist with year-end close and financial statement preparationCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with FP&A, operations, and other departments to gather data for accruals and reportingCommunicate deadlines and requirements to ensure timely close inputsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field4+ years of progressive accounting experience with hands-on month-end close responsibilityStrong understanding of accrual accounting and close processesExperience managing or contributing to fast-paced close cyclesProficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred)Advanced Excel skillsCPA or CPA-track preferredPreferred SkillsExperience reducing close timelines and improving efficiencyStrong reconciliation and variance analysis skillsAbility to work under tight deadlines with high accuracyExcellent communication and organizational skillsProcess improvement mindset with attention to detailWhat Success Looks LikeMonth-end close completed on time with accurate, fully supported financials and no material post-close adjustmentsClean, well-documented reconciliationsImproved close efficiency over timeStrong cross-functional collaboration