Senior Accountant: Close, Consolidations & GAAP Reporting

LHH; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing professional services organization to recruit a Senior Accountant for its corporate accounting team. This highly visible role will own the month-end close, prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements, and support consolidations and audits.

The ideal candidate will combine technical accounting skills with business partnering, work closely with leadership, and drive improvements in reporting processes within a fast-paced, collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Prior experience working with consolidations, intercompany transactions, and multiple entities preferred.
• CPA or CPA-track is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
• Self-starter with excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including intercompany and consolidation entries.
• Assist with the preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Support annual audits and interim review requirements.
• Play a key role in maintaining and improving accounting systems and reporting processes.
• Assist with acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic projects.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Partner cross-functionally with finance and operational teams on ad hoc projects.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Deadline-driven

Intercompany / Consolidations

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing professional services organization to recruit a Senior Accountant for its corporate accounting team. This highly visible role will own the month-end close, prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements, and support consolidations and audits.

The ideal candidate will combine technical accounting skills with business partnering, work closely with leadership, and drive improvements in reporting processes within a fast-paced, collaborative