Senior Accountant

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. This individual will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the month-end close process, managing account reconciliations, and assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and audit activities.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple accounting responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and accounting systems is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & General Ledger

• Assist with the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger through reviewing, posting, and adjusting journal entries.
• Support monthly financial reporting and the month-end close process.
• Conduct general ledger, bank, and other financial account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Process vendor invoices using a three-way matching process.
• Maintain vendor account information and resolve vendor discrepancies.
• Analyze account balances and transactions to identify and address discrepancies.
• Process weekly check runs.
• Post cash receipts and apply electronic and paper payments to customer accounts.
• Reconcile credit card transactions and resolve customer account discrepancies.
• Follow up with customers regarding past-due balances.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Audits

• Assist with the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
• Analyze variances between forecasted and actual financial results.
• Support internal and external audits by gathering documentation and responding to auditor requests.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support business objectives.
• Provide administrative support for special projects as needed.
• Handle sensitive and confidential financial information with discretion and professionalism.
• Adapt to changing priorities and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Approximately 5–10 years of hands-on accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and full-cycle accounting processes.
• Experience with financial reporting, month-end close, and account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Familiarity with internal and external audit procedures.
• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems.
• Experience with MAS 90/Sage 100 preferred.
• Crystal Reports experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.