Senior Accountant, Accounting Close

D.A. Davidson Companies; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) and ESOP contributions

Generous sick, vacation, and maternity leave

Tuition reimbursement up to $15,000

Discounted personal insurance

Charitable gift-matching program

Job summary

A financial services firm located in Great Falls, Montana, is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage accounting functions ensuring timely financial reporting. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong analytical and detail-oriented skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The firm offers competitive salary, 401(k) contributions, and benefits including medical coverage and tuition reimbursement. This is a full-time position within the finance department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or 5–7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the month-end close process to ensure accurate reporting.
• Review and reconcile assigned accounts and prepare supporting schedules.
• Perform accounting functions for department and firm-level financial statements.
• Maintain the fixed-asset database and prepare monthly depreciation journal entries.
• Prepare and file property tax returns for multiple jurisdictions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee‑owned company with more than 80 years of experience in delivering outstanding service to clients and supporting local communities. We foster an open culture that encourages candid communication and productive collaboration across all levels of the organization.

Summary / Function

Senior Accountant, Accounting Close – perform accounting functions and projects to ensure accurate and timely recording and reporting of financial information for D.A. Davidson and its subsidiaries. The role requires extensive knowledge of GAAP, strong analytical skills, high attention to detail and the ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with business partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or 5–7 years of relevant professional experience
• Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles; familiarity with FINRA and SEC reporting rules is desirable
• Strong analytical, decision‑making and organizational skills; high integrity and detail‑oriented
• Self‑motivated and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite with advanced Excel skills for multi‑faceted financial analysis
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a high degree of accuracy
• Excellent business writing and capable of creating accounting policy documents
• Follow policies and procedures while maintaining client confidentiality
• Successful completion of the FINRA SIE and Seriesকে 99 Exams (must be passed within 120 days of hire)

Duties

• Participate in the month‑end close process, including collecting, analyzing, balancing and processing data from various reports and posting monthly entries to the general ledger
• Review and reconcile assigned accounts, post adjustments, and prepare supporting schedules and reports for management review
• Perform accounting functions that contribute to department and firm‑level financial statements and reports
• Code and journalize expense, revenue and allocation items for accurate financial statement presentation across business units and subsidiaries
• Maintain the fixed‑asset database, coordinate with IT to record entries for unassigned computer inventory, and prepare monthly depreciation journal entries
• Prepare and file property tax returns for multiple jurisdictions and account for company events and incentive trips
• Identify and suggest process improvements and assist with audit documentation as needed
• Support the Finance department on special projects and perform other duties as assigned

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus benefits and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company 401(k) and ESOP contribution
• Generous sick, vacation and maternity/parental leave bezig
Paid holidays and professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement (lifetime cap $15,000)
• Discounted personal insurance (home, auto, recreational vehicles)
• Charitable gift‑matching program and Davidenson Day of Giving

Senior second line is printed as part of the job notice.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industry

Software Development

We are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive employment benefits. Please contact us to request accommodation. പോക്-

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