Sr. Bookkeeper

Senior Accountant

The Senior bookkeeper supports all aspects of the monthly and annual financial close process. This role is responsible for preparing journal entries reconciling balance sheet accounts analyzing financial results and ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of the month-end close process to ensure an accurate and timely close.
• Prepare and post recurring accrual reclassification and adjusting journal entries.
• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations including researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Perform monthly variance and trend analyses for assigned accounts.
• Maintain supporting schedules for prepaid expenses fixed assets accruals and other general ledger areas.
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy completeness and proper account classification.
• Partner with Accounts Payable Payroll Billing and other team members to resolve accounting issues.
• Assist with audit readiness tax filings and other compliance requests by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Maintain strong internal controls and complete assigned control activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve standardize and automate close procedures.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting.
• 35 years of progressive accounting experience preferably including significant general ledger and month-end close responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with accounting software (e.g. Oracle NetSuite Xero or similar).
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet close deadlines.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• CPA or CPA candidate or equivalent strongly preferred.