Senior Accountant

Keelson Management, LLC; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Keelson Management, LLC is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead the general ledger, month-end close, and consolidation in a fast-paced global environment. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support audits while guiding a small team.

In this role you’ll apply US GAAP, maintain asset and balance sheet reconciliations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required; CPA preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities with excellent communication skills.
• Experience with US GAAP and month-end close processes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close and consolidation process.
• Prepare and record journal entries for all business areas.
• Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audits and provide documentation.
• Assist AP, AR, Tax, and Revenue with accounting support.
• Mentor staff accountants and drive process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Performs under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Senior Accountant leads the general ledger accounting and month-end close and consolidation processes in a fast-paced and global corporate environment. Key accountabilities included preparing journal entries, reconciling monthly banking activity, fixed asset accounting, balance sheet reconciliations and audit support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Execute the month-end close and consolidation process accurately and in compliance with reporting schedules
• Calculation, documentation, and recording of journal entries related to all aspects of the business
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of bank statements
• Maintain monthly reconciliation workbook for balance sheet accounts
• Support internal and external audits to meet schedules
• Support AP, AR, Tax, and Revenue functions with accurate accounting support
• Support and mentor staff accountants
• Drive the continuous improvement and utilization of existing financial systems and accounting processes
• Perform complex accounting analysis for non-routine transactions and account reconciliations

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and balance multiple priorities
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP and ability to apply accounting principles in a fast-paced environment

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited university
• CPA strongly preferred
• +3 years in full-cycle corporate accounting or public accounting audit experience with progressive responsibility
• Proven experience thriving in a changing and dynamic environment
• Experience using Microsoft suite of products and commercial ERP systems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk short distances, lift and small carry parcels, packages and other items
• The physical demands listed are intended to provide a general overview of what will be required in the role and are not an exhaustive list of requirements. Keelson remains compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will engage in the interactive process for all reasonable accommodation requests to successfully perform the duties of the position

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to submit to pre-employment background check and drug screening
• Compliance with Keelson Drug Free Workplace Policies
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
• Ability to travel to terminals as needed