Role Description
The Senior Staff Accountant supports the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of the companyβs financial records. This role owns key parts of the month-end close, account reconciliations and journal entries, supports audits, and helps improve accounting processes. The Senior Staff Accountant works with minimal supervision and may review the work of other team members.
Duties/ Responsibilities:
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General Ledger & Month-End Close
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Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, prepaid amortization, revenue, and adjusting entries
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Own assigned portions of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, meeting established deadlines
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Review Sales Order integration for revenue and billing accuracy
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Perform and review balance sheet account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly
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Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure accurate classification of transactions
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Financial Reporting & Analysis
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Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules
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Perform variance analysis (budget vs. actual, period over period) and explain significant fluctuations
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Support budgeting and forecasting activities with historical data and analysis
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Subledgers & Operational Accounting
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Responsible for payroll accounting and intercompany transactions
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Support accounts payable and accounts receivable
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Maintain the fixed asset register, including depreciation calculations
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Review expense reports and vendor accounts for accuracy and policy compliance
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Controls, Audit & Compliance
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Ensure adherence to US GAAP and internal accounting policies
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Support internal and external audits, tax preparation, and sales/use tax filings by preparing schedules and responding to requests
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Help design, document, and test internal controls
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Leadership & Process Improvement
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Review and provide guidance to others on the team
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Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes
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Contribute to system implementations, upgrades, and workflow improvements
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
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5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close responsibilities
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Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
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Proficiency with an ERP/accounting system (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks Enterprise, Sage Intacct, SAP, Oracle)
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Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data analysis)
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Excellent attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines
Requirements
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CPA license or actively pursuing CPA (or equivalent certification)
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Public accounting experience (audit or tax)
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Experience with revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), or multi-entity consolidations
Benefits
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Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents + on-demand healthcare concierge
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HSA, FSA & DCFSA: Pre-tax savings options for healthcare and dependent care, with monthly employer contributions to HSA (if enrolled in a high-deductible plan)
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Coverage & Protection: 100% paid short- and long-term disability, plus life and AD&D insurance
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Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need with a flexible vacation policy β recharge your batteries your way
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Parental Leave: Paid parental leave to spend time with your newborn, adopted, or foster child (available after 6 months)
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Your Work, Your Way: If youβre close to an office, we encourage spending some time in-person to collaborate and connect. If not, remote is always an option
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401(k): Save for your future with tax advantages (and company match!)