Sr. Accountant

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant reports to the Controller or Accounting Manager and is responsible for performing a variety of complex accounting duties, including general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and assisting with month-end and year-end close processes. This role ensures accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and GAAP standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, curious, proactive, collaborative, and experienced with QuickBooks and NetSuite accounting systems.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Prepare financial and other analysis to support management decisions and reporting.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and intercompany transactions.
• Perform balance sheet and income statement analysis, identifying variances and trends.
• Assist with audits by providing documentation and explanations as needed.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager or Controller and work cross-functionally on process
• improvements, analysis, and accounting projects.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and files.
• Support system enhancements and integrations within QuickBooks and NetSuite.
• Calculate and prepare sales commission reports in accordance with company policies and sales agreements.
• Prepare sales tax returns for multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with state and local tax regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CPA track preferred).
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks and NetSuite required; experience with NetSuite implementation is
• helpful
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles, financial reporting, and internal control principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis).
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This position operates in an office setting.
• The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets,
• and fax machines.
• The work environment is generally quiet to moderate in noise level.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. · Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times (e.g., office files or records). · Occasional bending, reaching, or standing as necessary to complete typical office tasks.