Senior Accountant - GAAP Expert, Growth & Collaboration

VE Solutions; Maple Heights (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VE Solutions Maple Heights, Ohio is seeking an Accountant to join the Finance team. This hands-on role covers general ledger maintenance, month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, cash-flow forecasting, tax filings, and audits.

The successful candidate will collaborate with management and external partners, uphold internal controls, and drive process improvements while ensuring GAAP compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, month-end closing, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of corporate tax and state sales and use tax requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial information, identify discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues.
• Strong proficiency with accounting and ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize, analyze, and reconcile financial data.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, management, vendors, auditors, outside CPAs, and other business partners.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded accurately, timely, and in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities, including the preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Prepare and maintain balance-sheet account reconciliations, research discrepancies, and complete necessary corrections.
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and supporting schedules.
• Support cash-management activities, cash-flow forecasting, and cash-flow reporting.
• Prepare and file monthly sales and use tax returns and support other applicable tax-reporting requirements.
• Assist with accounts receivable, credit, collections, and other accounting functions as needed.
• Support inventory accounting, inventory-control procedures, cycle counts, and physical inventory activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure established accounting procedures and internal controls are consistently followed.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for annual financial audits and tax filings.
• Coordinate with outside CPAs, auditors, and tax professionals by providing accurate and timely financial information and documentation.
• Research accounting issues and recommend appropriate treatment in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Analyze financial information, identify unusual activity or discrepancies, and work with the appropriate departments to resolve issues.
• Identify and recommend improvements to accounting processes, internal controls, financial reporting, and operational efficiencies.
• Protect the confidentiality and security of company, employee, customer, and financial information.
• Assist with special projects and perform other accounting-related duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GL accounting

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Independent worker

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

VE Solutions Maple Heights, Ohio is seeking an Accountant to join the Finance team. This hands-on role covers general ledger maintenance, month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, cash-flow forecasting, tax filings, and audits.

The successful candidate will collaborate with management and external partners, uphold internal controls, and drive process improvements while ensuring GAAP compliance.