Drive impactful accounting processes at a leading energy firm. Collaborate on financial reporting and compliance in a dynamic environment. Enhance your expertise with exposure to intercompany transactions.
Senior Accountant
in Accounting + Finance PermanentJob Detail
Job Description
Overview
- The Senior Accountant role supports the controllership function, focusing on lease accounting, payroll, accrued liabilities, and monthly close activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, efficiency, and accuracy in accounting processes.
- Contribute to process improvements in data integrity, systems, and controls within a dynamic environment.
- Play a key role in maintaining SOX-compliant controls and preparing audit-ready documentation.
- Engage in special projects, including consolidations and system implementations, to enhance operational efficiency.
- Support automation and system enhancements for lease and accounting workflows.
- Contribute to financial reporting insights and variance analysis in collaboration with FP&A teams.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP and ASC 842 standards while managing lease-related activities.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Manage lease schedules, journal entries, and reconciliations for finance and operating leases.
- Track, record, and reconcile accrued expenses related to operations, SG&A, and other functions.
- Support payroll accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and employee bonus accruals.
- Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules across assigned areas.
- Ensure deadlines are met and close processes are documented and effective.
- Collaborate on system enhancements and maintain SOX-compliant control environments.
- Prepare audit-ready documentation and assist with internal and external audit requests.
- Participate in special projects, including consolidations and system implementations.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred or in progress.
- 3–6 years of accounting experience, preferably in technical accounting or controllership roles.
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 842 standards.
- Experience with SOX compliance and ERP systems, ideally Oracle Fusion.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management capabilities.
- Analytical mindset with high attention to detail and willingness to learn new topics.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to navigate fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
- Familiarity with lease accounting tools and payroll-related expense analysis.
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