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Job Posting

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support payroll, month-end close, and core accounting operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring GAAP-compliant financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, improving close efficiency, and supporting scalable growth.

What Youll Do

Process payroll, including multi-state payroll, ensuring accurate

and timely processing

Prepare payroll journal entries, reconciliations, and documentation

in accordance with U.S. GAAP

Support payroll-related compliance and audits

Prepare GAAP-compliant month-end close schedules and assist with

close activities

Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

Provide backup support for AR/AP functions

Review and troubleshoot work prepared by accounting staff

Assist with intercompany processes and cross-functional accounting

support

Contribute to process improvements, documentation, and system

enhancements

Support ERP administration and testing of new accounting processes

What Were Looking For

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

4+ years of accounting experience, including payroll and month-end

Experience with multi-state payroll

Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP

Strong reconciliation and analytical skills

Familiarity with internal controls and SOX concepts

ERP experience (NetSuite preferred)

Intermediate Excel skills required (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting intercompany accounting

Experience with WIP / POC accounting under GAAP

Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, complex formulas, reporting

models)

Why This Role Matters

This role helps:

Ensure accurate, GAAP-compliant financial reporting

Strengthen internal controls and reduce key-person risk

Improve efficiency and quality of the month-end close

Support audit readiness and scalable growth

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