Senior Accountant

Advisor Group Inc.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Job summary

Advisor Group Inc. is looking for a Senior Accountant to join its Corporate Finance team in Scottsdale, AZ. This full-time position involves managing monthly close tasks, variance analysis, and leading process improvements.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Accounting, possesses 3–6 years of relevant experience, and is proficient in Excel. The role offers competitive compensation, including bonuses and comprehensive benefits, within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in public accounting and/or large company.
• Advanced knowledge of financial reporting standards and accounting principles.
• Expert proficiency in business applications, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close process including analytics and reconciliations.
• Perform variance analyses on income statement and balance sheet.
• Collaborate with auditors on external audit requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Workday

Job description

Role Overview

Osaic is seeking a Senior Accountant for its Corporate Finance team in Financial Services. The position is full time and permanently onsite at one of the following hubs: La Vista, NE (12325 Port Grace Blvd) or Scottsdale, AZ (18700 N Hayden Rd, Suite 255). Candidates must be willing to work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of four onsite days per week.

Compensation ranges from $90,000 to $105,000 per year, plus a performance‑based bonus. The total compensation includes health, vision, dental, 401(k), paid time away, volunteer days, and more.

The Senior Accountant will primarily handle monthly close tasks, variance analysis on the income statement, balance sheet reconciliations, and audit procedures. The role involves owning assigned areas, leading process improvement initiatives, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating with managers on projects.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of assigned close process including close result delivery, analytics, explanation of results, reconciliations and control environments.
• Perform/review fluctuation analyses on variances in monthly results on income statement and balance sheet.
• Review and/or prepare monthly journal entries.
• Own and deliver external audit requests timely and collaborate with internal and external auditors.
• Assist with improvements of control environment of operational process and financial reporting.
• Identify and implement improvements to current accounting processes through process improvement and/or automation.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues across business units and departments to foster an effective cross‑functional working environment.
• Partner with business leaders to track financial metrics, results, controls and risks to drive reliable accounting results.
• Work closely with management on various projects, including M&A, system development, efficiency initiatives and control development.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited university in Accounting is required.

Basic Requirements

• Minimum of 3–6 years of experience in public accounting and/or large company.
• Advanced knowledge of financial reporting standards and accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Expert proficiency in business applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with general ledger applications (preferably Workday).
• Highly motivated with demonstrated experience managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented work environment.
• Self‑starter who anticipates challenges and works proactively to resolve issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly accountable team player with a customer‑service mentality.

Preferred Requirements

• Prior financial services industry experience.
• Public Company/Controls experience (SOX) and 10Q/K based audit requirement experience.
• Prior M&A accounting and synergy experience.
• Prior experience in reviewing or compiling public or public‑like financial statements, including preparation of footnotes.
• Prior experience preparing or researching technical accounting memos and implementing them into accounting processes.
• Prior experience analyzing and communicating financial results to leadership.
• Active CPA highly preferred.
• Public accounting experience at Big 4 or large international firm (BDO, RSM, Grant Thornton).