Senior Accountant

The Encompass Group; Kellogg (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweek

Job summary

The Encompass Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the Controller with accounting operations, month‑end close, reporting, audits, and public company compliance.

Responsibilities include managing journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and SOX compliance; maintaining balance sheet schedules; and supporting external audits. The role emphasizes ownership and offers a true 4‑day workweek to promote work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification required.
• Public accounting audit or public company accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial close processes.
• Experience with SOX, ERP systems, and process improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and month-end close.
• Maintain assigned balance sheet accounts and schedules.
• Support audits, external reporting, and SOX compliance.

Skills

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Variance analysis

Month-end close

Financial reporting

SOX compliance

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

CPA or CPA in progress

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the Controller with accounting operations, month-end close, reporting, audits, and public company compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Manage journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and month-end close.
• Maintain assigned balance sheet accounts and schedules.
• Support audits, external reporting, and SOX compliance.

Qualifications

• CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification required.
• Public accounting audit or public company accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial close processes.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and communication abilities.
• Experience with SOX, ERP systems, and process improvement is a plus.

Great opportunity for an accounting professional looking for strong ownership, career growth, and a true 4-day workweek.