Senior Accountant

Ringside Talent Acquisition Partners; Westlake (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Hybrid work model

Professional development stipend

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Ringside Talent Acquisition Partners in Westlake, OH is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage general ledger, close processes, and provide accurate financial reporting in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting, 3+ years of experience, GAAP knowledge, ERP system proficiency, and strong Excel skills. CPA or active pursuit preferred.

This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks)
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and financial models
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable working independently within a hybrid work schedule
• CPA or active pursuit of CPA licensure preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate/resolve variances
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis initiatives
• Support internal and external audit requests, including preparation of documentation and schedules
• Monitor and maintain internal controls to safeguard financial integrity
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations for process improvements
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting
• Provide guidance and support to junior accounting team members

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficient

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Job description

We are looking for aSenior Accountantto work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

This is a strong opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional to take on a broad range of general accounting responsibilities in a hybrid role based in Westlake, OH.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate/resolve variances
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis initiatives
• Support internal and external audit requests, including preparation of documentation and schedules
• Monitor and maintain internal controls to safeguard financial integrity
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations for process improvements
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting
• Provide guidance and support to junior accounting team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks)
• Strong Excel skills, including experience with formulas, pivot tables, and financial models
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable working independently within a hybrid work schedule
• CPA or active pursuit of CPA licensure preferred

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive pay with opportunities for merit-based increases
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Hybrid work model with flexible scheduling
• Professional development stipend and support for certifications
• Employee referral bonus program
• Collaborative, close-knit team environment with an open-door management style