Senior Accountant

About the Opportunity

Our client is a growing privately held organization seeking a Senior Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with business leaders while supporting a wide range of accounting functions, financial reporting activities, and operational initiatives.

The ideal candidate will enjoy a hands-on environment where they can contribute across multiple areas of accounting while helping drive process improvements and supporting ongoing business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results and investigate account variances.
• Assist with financial statement preparation and internal reporting.
• Support inventory, fixed asset, and other operational accounting functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and special projects as assigned.
• Support external audits and compliance-related requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Provide general accounting support across the finance organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2-7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience participating in month-end close activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work across departments.
• Manufacturing, distribution, or inventory-intensive industry experience is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company participation.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative team-oriented culture.
• Stable organization with a strong track record of success.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys balancing traditional accounting responsibilities with operational exposure. They will have experience in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong foundation in financial reporting, reconciliations, and close processes.

Candidates who have worked in manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, or other operationally focused industries will be especially well-positioned for success. The ideal individual is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within a stable and expanding organization.

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