Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting

The Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting is a hands-on contributor responsible for preparing the company’s financial statements, supporting the close process, coordinating audit activities, and addressing technical accounting matters. In a lean environment, this role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to own processes end to end while supporting continuous improvement in financial reporting and controls.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Close – 30%

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and flux analyses.
• Support the monthly close process and help ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Assist with management reporting and ad hoc financial analysis.

Audit Support – 20%

• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to audit inquiries.
• Assist with implementation of audit recommendations and process improvements.

Technical Accounting & Research – 20%

• Research accounting guidance for non-routine or complex transactions.
• Prepare documentation and position memos supporting accounting conclusions.
• Assist with evaluating the impact of new accounting standards on the company.

Accounting Policies & Internal Controls – 20%

• Assist in maintaining and updating accounting policies and procedures.
• Execute and document key internal controls over financial reporting.
• Identify control gaps or inefficiencies and recommend practical improvements.

Collaboration – 10%

• Partner closely with finance operations, FP&A, and financial system admins to research and resolve matters in a collaborative, team environment.
• Act as a technical and process resource to junior accounting staff, as applicable.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Certifications & KSA):

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Professional credentials: CPA or CPA candidate
• 3+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience in public accounting strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Hands-on experience with financial statement preparation and account reconciliations.
• Experience supporting external audits.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Practical, solutions-focused approach to accounting issues.
• Able to balance accuracy with efficiency in a lean, fast-paced environment.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• High level of engagement, enthusiasm, and general optimism.
• Sense of urgency and customer service mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job.

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We offer our employees a robust compensation package! Our comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance coverage; 100% company-paid life and disability coverage, 401k options with company match, three weeks PTO by the end of the first year and much more. Allied proudly promotes from within as part of a strong commitment to providing career growth opportunities for employees of all levels. Our diverse business portfolio allows employees broad career options with the advantage of staying with the same organization.

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