Senior Accountant

JD Power; United States; Remote; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

JD Power is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our finance organization in a remote role serving the US and Canada. The incumbent will own core accounting duties with higher-level responsibilities, including technical accounting, process ownership, and mentoring within a fast-growing environment.

The role requires a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP, multi-entity/accounting, and advanced Excel, with the ability to partner cross-functionally and deliver timely financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience in corporate or public accounting environment.
• Experience in multi-entity and multi-currency environment.
• Experience with NetSuite (or similar ERP).
• Experience with fixed asset accounting and month-end close processes.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and accounting fundamentals.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare monthly accruals across multiple cost centers.
• Act as primary accounting resource for one or more foreign subsidiaries, handling month-end close per U.S. GAAP.
• Review financial information for variance analysis and accuracy.
• Support close activities at month, quarter, and year end.
• Assist with external audits and documentation requests.
• Collaborate with leadership on technical accounting matters and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

Communication

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting

Tools

NetSuite ERP

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title

Senior Accountant

Location

Remote | USA, Canada

Reports to

Senior Director, Financial Accounting

Employment Type

Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a high-performing Accountant / Senior Accountant to join our growing finance organization. This role is designed for an experienced accounting professional who brings both strong technical accounting foundations and the ability to take ownership of complex accounting areas. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, partner cross-functionally, and play a meaningful role in ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting. This position blends core accounting responsibilities with advanced senior-level duties, including independent judgment, process ownership, and mentoring. It offers strong upside and the opportunity to grow alongside the company as our finance function continues to evolve.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations related to various areas of the balance sheet including but not limited to capitalized assets and/or fixed assets
• Prepare monthly accruals across multiple cost centers
• Serve as the primary accounting resource for one or more foreign subsidiaries, with responsibility for month-end close activities in compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Review financial information on a regular basis for variance analysis purposes and confirmation of accuracy and completeness
• Support other month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities as needed
• Support external audit requests and preparation of supporting documentation
• Partner with accounting and finance leadership on technical accounting matters and other ad hoc projects as needed
• Perform other accounting, reporting, compliance, and finance-related responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or related field
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant accounting experience in a corporate accounting or public accounting environment (will consider candidates with public accounting experience only)
• Experience in a multi-entity and multi-currency environment
• NetSuite (or similar ERP) experience
• Experience with fixed asset accounting or other capitalized assets such as internally developed software
• Experience with month-end close activities including accruals, recording prepaid expenses, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting fundamentals
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience preferred (Big 4 or regional public accounting firm preferred)
• Active CPA license or CPA candidate preferred
• Experience preparing technical accounting position papers and accounting policy documentation preferred
• Experience with system implementations preferred
• Experience supporting external audits and responding to auditor requests
• Experience with financial reporting in a large multi-entity corporate environment

Compensation and Benefits

This position has a starting salary range of $81,500 - $108,500 USD or $66,000 - $86,000 CAD per year. The range represents what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for the role at the time of posting. An employee’s pay within the range is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, education, qualifications, experience, performance, business or organizational needs, and geographic location.

• Eligible employees may participate in medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings programs, paid time off, wellness programs, and other company-sponsored benefits.
• Benefits vary by country and employment status.

Why Join JD Power

• We power our customers’ success. Everything we do is focused on helping customers make better decisions and achieve better outcomes.
• We are innovative, collaborative, and grounded in data. We combine advanced analytics with human expertise to deliver insight that holds up in the real world.
• We make things easy. We turn complexity into clarity so teams can act faster and with confidence.
• We get it done. We focus on execution, accountability, and results.
• We start with trust and prove it every day. Independence, integrity, and credibility are the foundation of our work.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

JD Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

JD Power is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for individuals with disabilities or other protected needs under applicable local laws.

Data Privacy

JD Power does not disclose your personal data to unauthorized third parties. However, as a global corporation consisting of multiple affiliated companies in various countries, JD Power has international sites and JD Power uses resources located throughout the world. JD Power may from time to time also use third parties to act on JD Power’s behalf. You agree to the fact that to the extent necessary your personal data may be transferred and/or disclosed to any company within JD Power group of companies as well as to third parties acting on JD Power’s behalf, including also transfers to servers and databases outside the country where you provided JD Power with your personal data. Such transfers may include for example transfers and/or disclosures outside the European Economic Area and in the United States of America. If you are a California or United Kingdom resident, additional disclosures about the information we collect and how we use that information can be found by clicking here.

Welcome to JD Power Careers!

JD Power is a proven leader in business-critical data and intelligence to drive auto-related decisions with confidence and clarity. By leveraging unmatched proprietary data, advanced analytics and deep industry expertise, JD Power fuels original equipment manufacturers, retailers, lenders, insurers and partners to enhance their performance. Since 1968, JD Power has delivered incisive guidance and intelligence about customer interactions with brands and products. To learn more about the company, visit JDPower.com.