Overview

The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Company’s financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance & Accounting, this position owns key components of the monthly and annual close processes, maintains general ledger integrity, and supports compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements. This role partners cross-functionally with Treasury, Operations, Client Services, and Commercial teams to strengthen financial processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and drive operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytically strong, and motivated to improve processes through automation and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools where appropriate.

Location

United States

Scope

Global operations support

Education

Minimum required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

CPA preferred.

Span of Control:

Reports to: VP of Finance and Accounting

Oversight: This position has no direct reports

Roles/ Responsibilities

• Own key components of the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure financial reporting is compliant with U.S. GAAP.
• Support revenue recognition and expense reporting processes.
• Prepare, review, and analyze balance sheet and income statement reconciliations monthly.
• Support interim and annual external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and coordination of supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead multi-state unclaimed property (escheatment) and breakage accounting processes in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes using existing ERP systems and emerging technologies.
• Partner cross-functionally with Treasury, Operations, Client Management, and Commercial teams on financial reporting and operational initiatives.
• Participate in special projects and ad hoc financial analyses as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with strong U.S. GAAP knowledge.
• Demonstrated experience with full-cycle accounting and month-end/year-end close.
• Experience supporting external audits.
• Strong understanding of account reconciliations and variance analysis.

Preferred:

• CPA designation (active or in progress).
• Experience in multi-entity or global environments.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• ERP system experience required (Microsoft Business Central preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with large data sets and manual processes, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Exposure to automation tools or AI-enabled solutions is a plus.

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization.

Organizational

Interlocks

Success in this position includes:

• Consistently accurate and timely completion of close cycles.
• Clean audit outcomes with well-prepared documentation.
• Strengthened internal controls and compliance processes.
• Identification and implementation of efficiencies that reduce manual effort and improve reporting accuracy.
• Effective cross-functional partnership and collaboration.

Physical Demands/ Travel required

• This position operates in a hybrid work environment, combining remote and in-office work as required.
• Work is primarily sedentary and performed indoors at a desk.
• Travel is minimal and expected to be less than 10%.