Senior Accountant
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio (Hybrid)
Position Summary
A privately held, global organization is looking to add a dynamic Senior Accountant to their team! This position plays a key role in the monthly close process and financial reporting for a multi-entity organization. This role is heavily focused on managing complex close activities, preparing accurate financial statements, supporting forecasting and budgeting processes, and delivering meaningful variance analysis to business leaders. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable working across multiple legal entities and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Multi-Entity Accounting & Close
Lead and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for multiple legal entities
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions
Ensure accurate consolidation of financial results across entities
Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
Financial Statement Preparation
Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial reporting
Support external audits, reviews, and internal requests for financial data
Forecasting, Budgeting & Planning
Assist in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
Partner with department leaders to gather inputs and understand business drivers
Monitor performance against budget and forecast assumptions
Variance Analysis & Reporting
Perform detailed variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and forecast
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities; communicate findings clearly to management
Prepare management reports and financial presentations with actionable insights
Process Improvement & Controls
Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, reporting accuracy, and internal controls
Support system enhancements, automation initiatives, and documentation of procedures
Mentor junior accounting staff and provide technical guidance as needed
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
5 years of progressive accounting experience
Strong experience with multi-entity accounting and month-end close
Solid understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling)
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, we’d love to hear from you!
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