Senior Accountant

A growing, publicly traded organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its corporate accounting team. This role offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of key balance sheet accounts, contribute to financial reporting and compliance efforts, and partner with operational leaders across the business.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounting, internal controls, and audit support, with experience in a public company or highly regulated environment. This position is well-suited for someone coming from public accounting who is looking to leverage their technical expertise in an industry setting.

Responsibilities

• Own the accounting and reporting for fixed assets and inventory, including capitalization, depreciation, inventory valuation, account reconciliations, and related balance sheet analyses
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities for assigned areas, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with US GAAP
• Oversee capital expenditure accounting, including project tracking, financial analysis, approval documentation, budget-to-actual monitoring, and ROI assessments
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and other business leaders to ensure accurate accounting treatment of capital projects, fixed assets, and inventory transactions
• Execute and document internal controls in a SOX-compliant environment, maintaining audit-ready support and ensuring adherence to company policies
• Serve as a key contact for internal and external auditors by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to audit requests
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide insights to management regarding trends, estimates, and balance sheet activity
• Maintain process documentation, control narratives, and accounting procedures while identifying opportunities to strengthen controls and improve efficiency
• Support system enhancements, automation initiatives, and process improvement projects designed to streamline accounting operations and reporting
• Assist with broader corporate accounting responsibilities and special projects as needed, while providing guidance and informal mentorship to junior team members

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• CPA or CPA-track preferred

Experience

• Approximately 4-7 years of accounting experience
• Public accounting/public company experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal control frameworks
• Experience supporting audits and managing balance sheet reconciliations
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment