Senior Accountant

Brennan Industries; Solon (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Brennan Industries is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage accurate general ledger accounting, month-end close, and detailed financial analysis at our Solon, Iowa location.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, reconciliations, and collaboration with cross-functional partners to deliver timely financial information and support audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate general ledger records and proper recording and classification of transactions.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and account activity; investigate and explain significant variances.
• Review financial information and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify accounting irregularities, research root causes, and recommend and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with team members and business partners to provide timely financial information and reporting to senior-level management.
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and other required documentation.
• Serve as a knowledgeable back-up for accounts payable and other accounting functions as needed.
• Assist with the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.
• Provide guidance and support to accounting team members and contribute to special projects and other accounting activities as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger

Account reconciliations

Financial reporting

Analytical

Problem solving

Organizational

Excel

Communication

Independence

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

5+ years accounting experience

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JOB FUNCTION: The Senior Accountant is responsible for accurate financial reporting, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and analysis of financial information. This role supports month-end and year-end close activities, strengthens accounting controls and processes, resolves accounting irregularities, and provides timely financial information to management while serving as a key resource to the accounting team.

JOB DUTIES

• Maintain accurate general ledger records and ensure the proper recording and classification of financial transactions.
• Lead and perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and account activity; investigate and explain significant variances.
• Review financial information and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify accounting irregularities, research root causes, and recommend and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with team members and business partners to provide timely financial information and reporting to senior-level management.
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and other required documentation.
• Serve as a knowledgeable back-up for accounts payable and other accounting functions as needed.
• Assist with the development, documentation, and continuous improvement of accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.
• Provide guidance and support to accounting team members and contribute to special projects and other accounting activities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Office, including advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines and work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and work collaboratively across departments and organizational levels.
• Demonstrated judgment, discretion, and commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of financial information.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.