Senior Accountant

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.; Vernon (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Accountant to lead advanced accounting activities, support month-end closes, and deliver accurate financial reporting.

The role collaborates with Finance leadership to improve processes, support audits, and provide insights across cross‑functional teams. The position is on-site at our Vernon, CA office, requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel and Syteline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience and GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Lead components of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.
• Maintain general ledger and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Support budgeting/forecasting with accurate data and insights.
• Assist with payroll accounting and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with auditors and prepare documentation.
• Ensure state/local tax filings compliance.
• Improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Assist cost accounting and inventory-related entries.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Confidentiality

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Syteline

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Senior Accountant who will be responsible for performing advanced accounting activities, supporting month-end closes, preparing financial reports, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the organization’s financial records. This role works closely with Finance leadership to improve processes, support audits, and provide financial insights. The Senior Accountant also serves as a resource for cross-functional departments.

This is an on-site position out of our Vernon, CA office.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Lead components of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Manage and reconcile accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, leases, and inventory-related entries.
• Prepare balance sheet schedules and research variances or discrepancies.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing accurate financial data and insights.
• Assist with accounting for payroll, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and prepare required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with state and local sales/use tax filings and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Assist with cost accounting functions where applicable (inventory, standard costing, variance analysis).
• Support cross-functional teams with financial analysis and reporting.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience.
• Publicly traded company work experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with financial reporting and month-end close.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (Syteline experience preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred

• CPA or working toward CPA certification.
• Experience in manufacturing or cost accounting.
• Experience with fixed assets, inventory accounting, and multi-entity environments.

Skills and Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Accuracy & Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Problem-Solving
• Communication & Collaboration
• Confidentiality & Professionalism
• Critical Thinking
• Organizational Skills
• Accountability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products
• Proficiency in ERP Systems