Senior Accountant

The CORE Institute; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The CORE Institute is seeking a detail-focused Accountant to support month-end close and cross-functional process improvements in a dynamic, multi-entity environment.

Applicants should have 2+ years in public accounting and at least 1 year in industry, with strong GAAP knowledge and excellent Excel skills. The role emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and scalable controls in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of public accounting experience and 1+ years in industry.
• Strong technical accounting skills with focus on process optimization and scalability.
• Proven ability to excel in collaborative, fast-paced teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close activities across various accounting functions with precision and efficiency.
• Support special projects, process optimizations, and system enhancements to maintain scalable operations.
• Perform account reconciliations and variance analyses to ensure financial accuracy and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align accounting processes and enhance operational accuracy.
• Identify and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and controls with practical, innovative solutions.
• Adapt to evolving priorities while contributing positive energy to a collaborative team environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication & leadership

Advanced Excel

Integrity & professionalism

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

• Execute month-end close activities across various accounting functions with precision and efficiency.
• Support special projects, process optimizations, and system enhancements to maintain scalable operations.
• Perform account reconciliations and variance analyses to ensure financial accuracy and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align accounting processes and enhance operational accuracy.
• Identify and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and controls with practical, innovative solutions.
• Adapt to evolving priorities while contributing positive energy to a collaborative team environment.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline

EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of public accounting experience and 1+ years in industry, preferably in a complex, multi-entity environment.
• Strong technical accounting skills with a focus on process optimization and scalability.
• Proven ability to excel in collaborative, fast-paced teams and adapt to a high-energy workplace.

KNOWLEDGE

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and corporate accounting practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of finance/accounting systems and designing processes and procedures
• Accounting workpaper design and documentation

SKILLS

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and mentor team members.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to act with integrity and professionalism
• Ability to perform accounting related tasks at a high level
• Ability to communicate information in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to act with integrity and professionalism
• Ability to engage and foster strong partnerships with the leaders and team members across HOPCo.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• HOPCo Mission, Vision and Values must be read and signed.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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