Senior Accountant with CPA

Description

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining and analyzing financial records to ensure accurate reporting in compliance with GAAP and applicable tax regulations. This role plays a key part in month-end close, internal controls, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. This is a 90-day temp-to-hire position, with flexibility to work 3 days remote once perm.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and assist with month-end close
• Perform balance sheet and income statement analysis
• Support internal controls across transaction processing areas (AP, AR, Inventory)
• Assist in the preparation of tax filings (sales, property, corporate, etc.)
• Collaborate on process improvement, system enhancements, and scalable accounting workflows
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders on financial reporting and compliance
• Contribute to cross-departmental initiatives to enhance operational efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (MBA or MAcc preferred)
• CPA certification or in active pursuit (minimum: passed one part and currently preparing for remaining)
• 3+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, ideally in public accounting
• Proficiency in GAAP, Microsoft Office, and accounting/ERP systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to travel and work occasional weekends (up to 10%)