We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support the month-end close process, financial reporting, and accounting operations across a multi-entity environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries across multiple entities.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare accruals, adjustments, and supporting schedules for period-end close.
• Process intercompany transactions and assist with consolidation activities.
• Maintain prepaid expense schedules, amortization schedules, and related reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports, trial balances, general ledger reports, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Prepare management reports and departmental financial summaries.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Reconcile bank accounts, payroll, accounts payable, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between general ledger accounts, sub-ledgers, and external records.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready accounting workpapers.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing schedules and required documentation.
• Respond to audit requests and assist with financial reviews.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting standards.
• Assist with process improvements that strengthen financial controls and reporting accuracy.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA qualification or active CPA candidate is an added advantage.
• Minimum 3+ years of progressive accounting experience with ownership of month-end close activities.
• Strong experience in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Experience working in a multi-entity accounting environment, preferably supporting five or more entities.
• Experience supporting U.S.-based accounting operations or shared services environments is highly preferred.
• Previous experience in construction, utilities, commercial real estate, or similar industries is an advantage.
• Required experience with NetSuite ERP, with NetSuite OneWorld experience highly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:

SUMIFS

INDEX/MATCH

Named ranges

• Financial reconciliation workbooks
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Familiarity with AP automation tools, payroll integrations, or financial system integrations is an advantage.

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