Senior Accountant - Implementation Project - REMOTE

Senior Accountant
Accounting/Finance
Position Title : Senior Accountant
Accounting
Walton Enterprises is seeking a skilled, highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as a Senior Accountant. The ideal teammate will have the demonstrated ability to prepare, analyze, and present financial statements and reporting for use by management and other stakeholders.
The Senior Accountant provides financial reporting and analysis in support of leadership, family clients, and related entities, while supporting the financial and operational activities of multiple business entities across a broad range of disciplines. This role prepares and reviews financial statements, consolidations, cash activity, and related schedules and analyzes complex financial information, while collaborating across departments to ensure accuracy, compliance, timely reporting, and best in class service to clients. Serving as a trusted accounting resource to internal clients, the Senior Accountant provides technical accounting expertise and guidance as needed, The Senior Accountant also is expected to proactively identify and contribute process improvements, mentoring, and project-based accounting initiatives.
Support the financial operations of assigned clients and entities by preparing accurate, complex financial statements and reports, overseeing cash activity, managing financial consolidations, provides guidance, mentoring and development to other team members and collaborating with other departments to deliver accurate, high-quality financial information.
Manage client relationships by advising on finances, including reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
Prepare and review financial statements, consolidations, and related schedules.
Monitor and coordinate cash balances and activity, supporting timely payments and accurate accounting records.
Prepare journal entries for payroll, depreciation, investments, and other assigned accounting areas.
Analyze financial information and prepare reports, insights, and supporting materials for management, principals, and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with other departments to prepare financial packages and customized reports and respond to financial information requests.
Prepare schedules and financial information needed to support tax compliance and tax return preparation.
Analyze processes, recommend improvements, and contribute to department efficiency.
Participate in mentoring, training, and work reviews to support team development.
Delegate and collaborate with Accountants and Staff Accountants to ensure accuracy and timeliness of work.

Strong financial and technical accounting and reporting expertise grounded in GAAP. Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide meaningful insights. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools. Ability to collaborate across teams and explain financial information to technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential financial and client information. Bachelors degree in accounting or a related field required. Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience in a professional setting required. CPA certification or masters degree preferred. Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with Microsoft Business Central, Solver, Power BI, and Looker preferred. Experience with complex ownership structures, consolidations, and exposure to individual tax-preparation experience preferred. Personal attributes that support success Demonstrates integrity, discretion, accountability, and sound judgment in serving clients and colleagues. We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off. Work is generally performed in a standard office or remote office environment. prolonged use of a computer, phone, and other standard office productivity equipment; participating in meetings, communicating by phone, video, and email; and occasional movement within the office or between meeting locations. The role is not normally subject to extreme environmental conditions or unusual physical demands. About the Accounting Department The Accounting Department provides a suite of services including accounts payable, accounts receivable, investment accounting, and grants administration. The accounting team supports the family households, Walton Enterprises, and the Walton Family Foundation. Walton Enterprises supports the personal, philanthropic, and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam and Helen Waltons family. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.