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Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the company’s financial records, with a strong focus on managing the Profit & Loss (P& L) statement, Balance Sheet, and month‑end close activities. This role provides critical financial analysis, supports leadership with forecasting and budgeting, and ensures compliance with accounting principles and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Accounting

+ Oversee preparation, review, and analysis of the P& L statement and Balance Sheet on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

+ Perform detailed variance analysis and provide meaningful insights to management.

+ Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and adjustments.

+ Ensure proper classification and accuracy of revenue, expenses, and balance sheet accounts.

+ Assist with preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

General Ledger Management

+ Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

+ Conduct periodic audits of internal processes to strengthen accounting controls.

+ Investigate discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.

Budgeting & Forecasting

+ Support annual budgeting and ongoing financial forecasting processes.

+ Partner with department leaders to track spending and identify financial trends.

+ Provide insights into operational performance and recommend improvements.

Compliance & Controls

+ Ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements.

+ Support external audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.

+ Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and implement best practices.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

+ Work closely with operations, finance, and leadership teams to provide financial support.

+ Communicate financial results and insights in a clear and actionable manner.

Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.

+ 4–7+ years of progressive accounting experience.

+ Strong experience managing P& L and Balance Sheet oversight.

+ Solid understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation.

+ Proficiency with accounting systems

+ Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v‑lookup, complex formulas).

+ Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.

+ Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

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