Senior Corporate Accountant

Frederick Fox LLC; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Fox LLC is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to support corporate accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records and timely month-end close. You will prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and analyze financial results to drive informed decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with strong Excel skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• At least 2 years of professional accounting experience, excluding internships.
• Strong knowledge of journal entries, reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and month-end close procedures.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger accounts.
• Perform balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations; investigate variances and resolve discrepancies.
• Execute month-end close activities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Review financial results, identify trends and variances, and explain causes.
• Prepare supporting schedules and accounting reports with proper documentation and controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures and strengthen controls.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve accounting issues and ensure reliable financial information.

Skills

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

General ledger

Month-end close

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Corporate Accountant

Position Overview

The Senior Corporate Accountant supports corporate accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, timely month-end close, and reliable financial reporting. This role is responsible for preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, investigating discrepancies, and analyzing financial results to support informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Journal Entries: Prepare and record journal entries while maintaining accurate and complete general ledger accounts.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Month-End Close: Execute month-end close activities, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and reporting deadlines are met.
• Financial Analysis: Review financial results, identify trends and unusual variances, and explain the underlying causes of discrepancies.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare supporting schedules and accounting reports while maintaining appropriate documentation and internal controls.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, strengthen controls, and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with internal teams to resolve accounting issues and ensure financial information is complete and reliable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant professional accounting experience, excluding internships.
• Strong knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and month-end close procedures.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to investigate financial discrepancies, identify root causes, and clearly explain financial results.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or progress toward certification.
• Experience in distribution, inventory, or cost accounting.
• Public accounting experience or experience across multiple industries.