Sr Accountant (ERP)

DescriptionOwn high-volume journal entry preparation and posting within a 3-day close cyclePrepare and certify balance sheet account reconciliations across multiple GL areasExecute accruals, prepaids, intercompany, and non-routine close entries under deadline pressureDocument current-state processes and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs)Identify and implement process improvements that drive measurable outcomes - including reduced close cycle time, elimination of manual effort, improved accuracy, or cost savingsOperate within Sage ERP for transactional accounting, reporting, and reconciliation activitiesSeeking an interim Senior Accountant to support stabilization efforts within its Record to Report (RTR) function.This is a critical, high-visibility engagement that requires a candidate who can onboard quickly and take full ownership of month-end close responsibilities with minimal ramp-up time.The team operates on an accelerated three-day month-end close cycle.As such, only candidates with demonstrated experience in high-velocity, high-volume close environments-and a proven ability to document, standardize, and improve accounting processes-should be considered.QualificationsBachelor's in Accounting or FinanceCPA or CPA candidate preferred5-7+ years in accounting; senior-level tenure requiredClose Experience 3-7 day or equivalent compressed close; high-volume journal entries and recsERP Sage ERP hands-on experience required; broader ERP familiarity a plusMicrosoft Tools Power Query, Power BI, Power Automate, or similar automation tools a plusProcess Improvement Demonstrated experience improving processes that reduced cycle time, eliminated manual effort, improved accuracy, or generated measurable cost savingsBrings both deep accounting fundamentals and systems/process improvement mindsetExperienced in documenting accounting processes with rigor - including SOPs, workflow maps and desktop procedures.Comfortable operating independently with minimal transition support and ramp-up timeHas worked in a high-velocity and high-volume close environmentBenefitsHealthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.