Sr. Accountant

The Sr. Accountant role is responsible for supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensuring accurate, timely, and well-supported financial reporting. This role prepares journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and other accounting analyses, while partnering cross-functionally to improve processes, strengthen controls, and support audit readiness. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, operates with strong ownership and accountability, and can independently assess the accuracy and completeness of financial results.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities in assigned areas.
• Optimize full-cycle commissions process, including the operational data flow, calculating commission payments, and accounting for commissions on a monthly basis.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate and resolve variances and reconciling items.
• Ensure all workpapers and supporting documentation are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Partner with FP&A, Accounts Payable, and other cross-functional teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting results.
• Support accounting for key operational areas such as accrued liabilities, commissions, and other assigned balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Perform analytical reviews and explain period-over-period fluctuations and unusual trends.
• Help maintain and improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with external audit requests by preparing schedules, support, and technical explanations.
• Research accounting issues and document conclusions when needed.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects, reporting requests, and process improvement initiatives.
• Take ownership of assigned areas and proactively identify risks, issues, and recommended solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and accrual accounting.
• Experience working in an ERP system; Workday experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across teams.
• Ability to clearly explain accounting conclusions, assumptions, and business impacts.