Senior Accountant — Flexible PTO & Growth Path

Semafor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Semafor is seeking a Senior Accountant to own core general ledger and month-end close activities as our in-house accounting function scales. The role collaborates with the Controller and FP&A, bringing discipline to close processes and internal controls in a fast-paced media company.

The ideal candidate has strong month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliation experience, with a proactive approach to process improvements and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Familiarity with GAAP and financial reporting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience in a corporate finance setting; media industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process and deliverables on a timely basis.
• Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare and analyze monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations across entities.
• Review general ledger for proper coding across departments and entities.
• Assist with accounts payable tasks, including invoice coding and vendor inquiries.
• Partner with FP&A on cost and variance analysis and ad hoc reporting.
• Support audits, special projects, and process improvements.
• Help develop accounting processes and internal controls.

Skills

Month-end close

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Intercompany transactions

Internal controls

GAAP

Financial analysis

Job description

Semafor is seeking a Senior Accountant to own core general ledger and month-end close activities as our in-house accounting function scales. The role collaborates with the Controller and FP&A, bringing discipline to close processes and internal controls in a fast-paced media company.

The ideal candidate has strong month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliation experience, with a proactive approach to process improvements and documentation.