Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

The Senior Accountant will play a key role within the controllership function, supporting critical areas such as lease accounting, accrued liabilities, bonus compensation, and monthly close activities. This position is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of core accounting processes.

You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the integrity of financial data, strengthen internal controls, and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage lease schedules, journal entries, and reconciliations for both finance and operating leases
• Review lease contracts for accurate classification and ensure compliance with ASC 842
• Own lease-related activities during month-end close, including right-of-use asset and liability reconciliations
• Prepare lease-related disclosures for financial statements and external reporting
• Partner with FP&A to provide insights and variance analysis
• Track, record, and reconcile accrued expenses across operations, SG&A, and other business functions
• Review vendor and contract terms to ensure appropriate cut-offs and accrual methodologies
• Support budget variance analysis and reporting related to accruals and expense trends
• Prepare and reconcile journal entries for payroll and employee bonus accruals
• Monitor and analyze trends in payroll-related expenses to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for assigned areas
• Ensure month-end close deadlines are met and maintain clear, organized accounting documentation
• Identify and implement improvements to streamline recurring close processes
• Support automation initiatives and system enhancements for lease and accounting workflows
• Maintain a SOX-compliant control environment across assigned areas
• Prepare audit-ready documentation and assist with internal and external audit requests
• Contribute to process improvement and efficiency initiatives within the controllership team
• Participate in special projects, including consolidations, system implementations, and process optimization efforts

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