Senior Corporate Accountant

Overview

• Take on a key role as a Senior Corporate Accountant at a leading energy firm, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Lead essential accounting processes, including lease accounting, payroll activities, and accrued liabilities management, contributing to organizational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and enhance operational performance through innovative solutions.
• Participate in monthly close activities, preparing journal entries and reconciliations for accurate financial reporting.
• Support and maintain a SOX-compliant control environment, ensuring audit readiness and documentation integrity.
• Contribute to system improvements and automation initiatives, driving streamlined accounting operations.
• Engage in impactful projects such as consolidations and system implementations, fostering professional growth.
• Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment offering significant opportunities for career advancement.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage lease schedules, journal entries, and reconciliations for finance and operating leases, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare financial disclosures and external reporting related to lease accounting activities, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
• Track, record, and reconcile accrued expenses across various organizational functions, maintaining data integrity.
• Oversee payroll accounting activities, including bonus accruals and compliance monitoring, ensuring accuracy.
• Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations for monthly close processes, ensuring timely reporting.
• Ensure adherence to SOX-compliant controls and maintain audit-ready documentation, supporting regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with FP&A teams to provide reporting insights and variance analysis, driving informed decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for accounting processes and data integrity, enhancing operational efficiency.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA certification preferred or in progress.
• 3–6 years of accounting experience, including technical accounting and controllership expertise.
• Proficient knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 842 standards, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Experience with SOX compliance and ERP systems; Oracle Fusion familiarity is advantageous.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and detail-oriented skills, ensuring accuracy in financial processes.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments, adapting to dynamic challenges.
• Proficiency in lease accounting tools and payroll systems, supporting efficient operations.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges, fostering professional growth and development.