Salary: $90,000-$110,000 + 10% Annual Bonus
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a leading, multibillion-dollar global manufacturing organization seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join its growing Corporate Accounting team.
This newly created position offers an excellent opportunity to join a company experiencing significant growth and transformation while gaining exposure to complex accounting activities, financial reporting, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and U.S. GAAP, along with experience working in a large ERP environment.
This individual will work closely with accounting leadership and play an important role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and helping develop scalable accounting processes.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of their work, solving problems, and continuing to develop their technical accounting skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, and other general ledger transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.
- Analyze financial results, investigate account fluctuations, and provide explanations for significant variances.
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of general ledger accounts and supporting financial records.
- Assist with internal and external financial reporting, including preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Collaborate with accounting leadership to identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, internal controls, and close processes.
- Support accounting system enhancements, ERP integrations, and automation initiatives.
- Utilize JD Edwards, SAP, BlackLine, and other financial systems to support accounting operations, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Partner with cross-functional Finance and Accounting teams to research financial transactions and resolve accounting issues.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests, including preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.
- Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes, improve efficiency, and leverage automation and emerging technologies.
- Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports to support management decision-making.
- Participate in special accounting projects and other initiatives as the organization continues to grow.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
- CPA or active CPA candidate strongly preferred, including individuals currently pursuing certification.
- 2-7 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a combination of both.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Experience with JD Edwards or SAP required, with SAP S/4HANA experience considered a plus.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial data analysis.
- Experience with BlackLine or similar account reconciliation platforms preferred.
- Public accounting experience strongly preferred; Big 4 experience is a plus.
- Master's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Interest in process improvement, financial systems, automation, and emerging technologies.
- Base Salary: $90,000-$110,000, depending on experience.
- Annual Bonus: 10%.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- 3 weeks of paid time off.
- Opportunities for professional development and internal career advancement.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join a growing, multibillion-dollar global manufacturing organization.
- Work alongside an outstanding accounting leadership team within a collaborative and supportive culture.
- Gain exposure to complex corporate accounting activities, financial reporting, and major business initiatives.
- Play an important role in improving accounting processes, strengthening internal controls, and supporting financial systems transformation.
- Work with enterprise-level ERP systems, including JD Edwards and SAP.
- Participate in high-impact accounting projects and process automation initiatives.
- Enjoy competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a flexible hybrid work environment.
- Position yourself for long-term career advancement within a growing global organization.
If you're a motivated accounting professional with strong general ledger experience and a passion for learning, improving processes, and advancing your career, we'd love to connect!