Senior Accountant

Sierra Peaks Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Paid sabbaticals

Retirement plan with company match

10 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Office massage

Job summary

Sierra Peaks Corporation, a high-precision fabrication, manufacturing, and software engineering company in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a Senior Accountant to lead the accounting function and ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting. You will build internal controls, oversee audits, and drive improvements with senior management.

The role requires 7+ years of accounting leadership, ERP experience, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Experience managing audits and preparing tax filings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the accounting department, including hiring, training, and performance management of staff.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate and manage external audits and liaise with auditors to facilitate smooth audit processes.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll functions to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with executive teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Audits management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

GSS

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

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Senior Accountant

Full Time NM, Albuquerque, NM, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1038

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

Senior ACCOUNTANT

Job Description

About Company:

Sierra Peaks is a fast-growing, ISO-9001 certified, high-precision fabrication, manufacturing, and software engineering company known for quality, responsiveness, and customer service.

About the Role:

The Senior Accountant plays a critical leadership role in overseeing the financial operations and reporting of the organization to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial management. This position is responsible for managing the accounting team, developing and maintaining internal controls, and ensuring timely and precise financial statements in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements. The Accounting Controller collaborates closely with senior management to provide insightful financial analysis and support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning. This role also involves coordinating audits, managing tax filings, and driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and financial integrity. Ultimately, the Accounting Controller ensures the organization's financial health and compliance, enabling informed decision‑making and sustainable growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience managing audits and preparing tax filings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ERP systems such as GSS, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience in a corporate or public accounting environment.
• Strong background in financial analysis and strategic planning.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the accounting department, including hiring, training, and performance management of staff.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate and manage external audits and liaise with auditors to facilitate smooth audit processes.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll functions to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with executive teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations and oversee tax filings and reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to optimize accounting operations.

Skills:

The Accounting Controller utilizes strong analytical and organizational skills daily to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards. Leadership and communication skills are essential for managing the accounting team and collaborating with other departments and external auditors. Proficiency in accounting software and Excel enables efficient handling of complex financial data and reporting tasks. Problem‑solving skills are applied to identify and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, knowledge of tax regulations and audit procedures ensures the organization meets all legal and regulatory requirements.

We Trust each other.

We Care about each other’s success.

We have Fun together.

We foster a culture with a strong focus on work/life balance. We empower our employees to take care of themselves with benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible schedules, generous personal time off, paid sabbaticals, retirement plans with company match, 10 paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement. In addition, we host employee gatherings throughout the year, and a licensed massage therapist comes to the office weekly for employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.