Senior Accountant

brennan; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Brennan in Solon, OH seeks a Senior Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting and robust GL accounting. You will lead month-end close, perform reconciliations, and analyze financial data to support management decisions.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, attention to detail, and cross-department collaboration. You will contribute to audits, improve processes, and serve as a key resource for the accounting team, providing timely information and supporting the broader finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including GL, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate general ledger records and proper recording/classification of transactions.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, reports, and account activity; explain variances.
• Review financial information for accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Identify irregularities, research root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with team members to provide timely financial information to senior management.
• Support audit requests with schedules and documentation.
• Back-up accounts payable and other accounting functions as needed.
• Help develop and improve accounting processes and internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger accounting

Reconciliations

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

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.