Senior Accountant - Consolidations

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 seeking a Senior Accountant to join its corporate accounting team. This is a highly visible role that will support the monthly close process, financial reporting, consolidations, audit activities, and special projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both the technical and operational sides of accounting and is looking to take ownership while working closely with leadership.

Key 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience within a mid-size or large organization
• 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

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