Job Summary: The Senior Staff Accountant is a key member of the Finance & Accounting team responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly and year-end close processes, preparing financial analyses and reconciliations, and strengthening accounting processes and internal controls. This role requires a hands-on accounting professional who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment. The Senior Staff Accountant will partner closely with the Controller and other members of the Finance team to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting. Job Responsibilities: General Accounting & Month-End Close - Prepare and record monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, depreciation, and other recurring and non-recurring entries.
- Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate variances.
- Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in the appropriate accounting period.
- Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for key balance sheet accounts.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting.
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable - Support the review and reconciliation of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activity.
- Assist with the review of vendor balances, customer accounts, and outstanding items.
- Partner with AP/AR teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.
- Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions, as applicable.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement - Support the development, implementation, and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, automation, efficiency, and controls.
- Assist with maintaining appropriate segregation of duties and other internal controls.
- Support compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable accounting requirements.
- Participate in finance transformation and ERP/process improvement initiatives.
Audit & Compliance - Support external and internal audit requests.
- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
- Assist with tax, insurance, banking, and other financial reporting requirements as needed.
- Maintain organized and complete accounting records.
Other Responsibilities - Assist the Controller with special projects and financial analyses.
- Provide backup support across the accounting function as needed.
- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, HR, Sales, and other departments to resolve accounting-related issues.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
- Experience with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.
- Experience working with an ERP system; NetSuite experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies and accounting issues.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with the Finance team.
Preferred Qualifications - CPA or CPA candidate.
- Experience in a growing or multi-entity organization.
- Experience implementing or improving accounting processes and internal controls.
- Experience with ERP implementations, integrations, or system enhancements.
- Experience supporting audits and financial statement preparation.
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