Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in overseeing the financial activities of our company, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all accounting functions. Reporting to the Controller, this position requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex financial data for multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Consolidate financial data from all 11 locations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts and monitor performance against budgets.
• Provide detailed variance analysis and financial insights to senior management.

General Accounting:

• Oversee and manage the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely financial reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations.

Compliance & Audit:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including GAAP and company policies.
• Prepare documentation and support external audits, responding to audit inquiries as needed.
• Maintain and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial information.

Multi-Location Oversight:

• Collaborate with accounting staff at each location to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Provide guidance and support to location managers on financial matters, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Monitor and manage inter-company transactions, ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation.

Tax & Regulatory Filings:

• Assist with the preparation of federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all regulatory reports and tax returns.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
• Implement best practices in financial management and reporting.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA certification is preferred but not required.
• Experience: At least 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on multi-location or multi-entity organizations. Experience in a company with similar revenue size is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel. Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail, especially in financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Leadership: Ability to mentor and guide junior accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.