Sr. Accountant

Colonial Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Finance team in a fast-paced fintech environment. The role focuses on month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting with an emphasis on improving processes through automation.

You will partner with business units, support audits, and collaborate with FP&A to align actuals with forecasts. A strong GAAP background and ERP experience are required for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 4-6 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years focused on accruals, month-end close, and reconciliations or financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience in fintech, SaaS, or technology-driven industries preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) strongly preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across finance and non-finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business units to gather data, validate accrual assumptions, and ensure timely and accurate recognition of expenses.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations, variance analysis, and review supporting documentation to maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Support the month-end and quarter-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financial statements are accurate.
• Work closely with FP&A to align actuals with forecasts and budgets.
• Identify, design, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and automation in assigned tasks.
• Assist with annual audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Job description

About The Role:

Our Finance team thrives on innovation, speed, and accuracy, and we’re looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join us. In this role, you will report to the Manager, Accounting, and play a key role in driving change and improving processes, including automating assigned tasks. You will help ensure financial results are complete, accurate, and compliant with GAAP, with a strong focus on month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting.

If you’re detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a dynamic fintech environment, this role is for you!

What You Will Do:

• Partner with business units to gather data, validate accrual assumptions, and ensure timely and accurate recognition of expenses
• Perform detailed account reconciliations, variance analysis, and review supporting documentation to maintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger
• Support the month-end and quarter-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and financial statements are accurate
• Work closely with FP&A to align actuals with forecasts and budgets
• Identify, design, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and automation in assigned tasks
• Assist with annual audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 4-6 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years focused on accruals, month-end close, and reconciliations or financial reporting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Experience in fintech, SaaS, or technology-driven industries preferred
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) strongly preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across finance and non-finance teams