An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
Full-Time | Onsite About the Opportunity A rapidly growing consumer products company is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to play a meaningful role in a growing organization with exposure to the full monthly close process, cash management, accounts payable, and ERP optimization. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this individual will work cross-functionally with multiple departments and help ensure accurate financial reporting while supporting process improvements and operational efficiencies. Key Responsibilities General Accounting & Financial Close Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process.
Prepare journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and other standard accounting adjustments.
Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
Maintain compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and GAAP.
Assist with financial reporting and other accounting projects as needed. Cash Management Perform daily bank and cash reconciliations.
Record and reconcile electronic payments, wire transfers, and other banking activity.
Research and resolve cash discrepancies in collaboration with internal teams.
Ensure accurate recording of customer receipts and revenue-related transactions. Accounts Payable Oversee the accounts payable process from invoice receipt through payment.
Review invoices for appropriate coding, approvals, and accuracy.
Process vendor payments via ACH, wire, and check.
Maintain vendor records and required tax documentation.
Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve invoice discrepancies promptly. ERP & Process Improvement Serve as a key finance user within the company's ERP system.
Support ongoing system enhancements, testing, and process improvements.
Maintain accounting procedures and documentation.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and best practices. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Approximately 2-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
Experience working with an ERP system in a corporate accounting environment.
Strong understanding of
U.S. GAAP.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including functions such as PivotTables and
XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments. Preferred Experience within a consumer products, retail, wholesale, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
Exposure to automated accounts payable or invoice processing systems.
CPA, CMA, or progress toward a professional accounting certification.
