Sr. Accountant, Financial Accounting

Reporting to the Director, Accounting Technology & Financial Accounting, the Sr. Accountant, Financial Accounting is responsible for leading complex accounting activities across financial reporting, multi-entity consolidation, and fixed asset/technology accounting. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy, exercises judgment on non-routine transactions, and serves as a technical resource for other team members. Requires flexibility to manage shifting priorities and meet deadlines with minimal direct supervision.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

Essential Functions: which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

Fixed Assets & Technology

• Process fixed assets, including mass additions, asset classifications, and depreciation; prepare supporting schedules and perform capitalization and impairment reviews
• Assist with technology and fixed asset reporting
• Ensure software development capitalization rules are appropriately applied for ASC 350-40
• Review and approve technology requisitions to ensure appropriate accounting treatment

Financial Reporting & Close

• Serve as subject matter expert on general ledger structure and budget uploads
• Prepare/review journal entries for close and deliver timely reporting to internal stakeholders
• Prepare/review monthly account reconciliations, meeting deadlines and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner
• Perform expense variance analysis, identifying and explaining significant trends
• Participate in balance sheet review meetings and other executive-level discussions, communicating clearly on financial results and risk areas

Consolidation & Intercompany

• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions and eliminations to ensure accuracy
• Identify and resolve consolidation discrepancies, escalating complex issues as needed

Technical Accounting, Policy & Controls

• Research technical accounting issues and prepare memorandums documenting conclusions on non-routine or complex transactions
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures
• Support the year-end audit, including preparation of schedules and timely response to auditor inquiries
• Participate in system testing and implementation projects as needed
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, proactively identifying gaps or process improvements

Collaboration & Professional Development

• Serve as a resource/collaborator for team on technical accounting questions
• Partner cross-functionally on accounting-related matters
• Cross-train team members on processes to strengthen bench depth and continuity
• Participate in special projects, including system implementations and process improvement initiatives
• Maintain current technical knowledge through professional education, publications, and professional organizations (e.g., CPA CPE requirements)

Supervisory Responsibilities:  No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands: Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance functions of this job. 

• Sitting, talking, hearing, walking.
• Concentrated mental and visual attention with normal hand-eye coordination.
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches; corrected or uncorrected.
• Generally negligible physical effort, but occasional moving of 1 to 25 lb. items.

Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions: Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the functions of this job.

Normal office conditions.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education:   Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.  Master’s and/or CPA preferred.

Experience: Minimum five (5) years of progressive accounting experience, including exposure to financial statement preparation, month-end close, and account reconciliations. Experience with multi-entity or international consolidations is strongly preferred. Public accounting or audit experience a plus.

Skills and Abilities: which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word required; Access a plus)
• Experience with Oracle Financials (EBS or Fusion Cloud) preferred
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, with ability to research and apply guidance to complex or non-routine transactions
• Experience with multi-entity or international consolidation processes preferred
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and competing deadlines
• Ability to exercise independent judgment on non-routine accounting matters and know when to escalate
• Strong listening skills and the ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally, in a professional manner
• Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to change and quickly learn new processes
• Team player who is flexible, open to challenges, and comfortable interacting with all levels of company personnel

License(s)/Certifications Required: CPA preferred.