Senior Accountant / Accountant

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This accounting role plays an important part in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with client accounts within a fast-paced environment. This position is responsible for overseeing various end-to-end accounting processes, including general ledger management, reconciliations, month-end and year-end closing, and preparation of financial statements and internal management reports with all under Controller approval. As a key member of the accounting team, this position is responsible for maintaining accurate and complete accounting records.

This position reports directly to the Controller and is expected to partner with the accounting leadership on higher-level accounting issues as needed. This role is also responsible for enhancing the existing reporting process and driving process improvements across the accounting and finance organization. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can identify problems, trends, risks, discrepancies, opportunities, develop solutions, and recommendations that help support the financial health of the client. The Sr. Accountant and Bookkeeper are expected to work independently when required. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are critical

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• General Ledger Management: Maintaining the general ledger, posting journal entries, and ensuring all financial transactions are accurately and completely recorded in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).
• Reconciliations: Performing monthly, quarterly, and annual account and bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Month-End and Year-End Close: Managing and coordinating the timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end closing processes for Controller review and approval.
• Preparing Reports: Generating various financial reports and summaries, submitted for Controller preview prior to possible presentation to management to support decision-making.
• Auditing and Compliance: Assisting auditors by preparing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries; developing and documenting internal controls and accounting policies.
• Oversight and Review: Supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and other accounting related functions with support, oversight and reviewing work product as necessary and in view of the Controller and respective department owners.
• Process Improvement: Identifying and implementing ways to improve accounting efficiency and accuracy through process enhancements and the use of accounting software and systems.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 3 - 5 plus years relatable accounting experience
• Experience with various finance and accounting systems and the ability to learn new systems quickly. Strong excel or Google Sheets skills required. NetSuite experience a plus
• Strong operational execution and project management skills
• Small/Medium Business work experience preferred (reports to Controller)
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to proactively identify and correct issues independently
• Excellent communication and strong English skills
• Experience working in US hours preferred