Senior Accounting Associate

Job Description Summary:

The Senior Accounting Associate is responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations and the monthly close process, with a focus on accuracy, timely completion, and effective account reconciliation.

This position will independently handle assigned accounting areas, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and transaction review, while working closely with other Accounting team members and cross-functional departments to resolve issues and maintain accurate financial records.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple entities and high transaction volumes. This role requires someone who can not only process accounting transactions, but also understand the underlying accounting impact, identify discrepancies, and follow issues through resolution.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assigned monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities in accordance with the close schedule.
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis.
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy, proper classification, and unusual or outstanding items.
• Perform variance and trend analysis and provide clear explanations for significant fluctuations.
• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities as needed, including transaction review, reconciliation, and issue resolution.
• Reconcile subledger and operational data to the General Ledger and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor outstanding accounting items and proactively follow up with appropriate departments until resolution.
• Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Maintain organized and audit-ready supporting documentation for accounting transactions and reconciliations.
• Support external and internal audit requests by preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure transactions are properly supported, approved, coded, and recorded.
• Identify recurring issues, inefficient processes, and opportunities to strengthen accounting controls or improve workflow.
• Participate in accounting process improvement, system enhancement, and automation initiatives.
• Assist Accounting Managers and senior team members with ad hoc accounting analysis and special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a corporate accounting environment.