Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Overview

• The Senior Accountant role offers an opportunity to join a global leader in water purification and manufacturing, contributing to financial oversight and operational excellence.
• Support a growing organization by ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with a dynamic finance team to enhance accounting processes and internal controls.
• Leverage your expertise to supervise transaction-level accounting activities and provide critical financial insights.
• Engage in month-end close procedures, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis to support management decisions.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Assist in external audits, tax preparation, and regulatory filings, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Participate in the implementation of accounting systems and process improvements to drive efficiency.

Senior Accountant Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Supervise and review transaction-level accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and completeness across accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Monitor the general ledger for unusual activity, initiating corrective actions as needed to maintain integrity.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and monthly variance analyses, providing clear communication of findings.
• Support the Controller in financial statement preparation, audit activities, and regulatory filings.
• Maintain lease accounting portfolios in compliance with ASC 842 standards, ensuring timely recording and reporting.
• Collaborate with department managers to address budget inquiries and provide financial insights.
• Participate in the enhancement of accounting systems, processes, and internal controls to optimize operations.

Senior Accountant Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field with coursework in accounting required.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in corporate or public accounting settings.
• Prior experience supervising accounting transactions or junior staff is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with MAS 90/Sage 100 is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple requests effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with staff and upper management.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as business demands require.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance in financial reporting.