Senior Accountant
Permanent - Full TimeJob Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented, process-driven Senior Accountant to own accounts payable, expense reporting, and payment operations while gaining hands-on exposure to full-cycle accounting. This role plays a key part in supporting month-end and quarter-end close and partners closely with Accounting, Finance, and Operations. The ideal candidate is eager to improve workflows, implement automation, and deliver meaningful analysis that supports informed business decisions.
About the role
- Own the full accounts payable and expense lifecycle, including invoice processing, vendor payments (ACH, wire, check), expense reports, credit cards, and 1099 reporting.
- Manage banking and payment activities, including reconciliations, positive pay, fraud controls, and payment automation platforms.
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations, supporting accurate and timely month-end and quarter-end close.
- Analyze key financial and operation data. Proactively identify and advise senior management on strategic planning.
- Support audits and internal controls by maintaining documentation, schedules, and reconciliations.
- Identify tools and build out reports to compile and analyze financial and operational data.
- Lead and support process improvements, system implementations, and automation initiatives.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and provide guidance or training on AP, expense, and payment systems.
- Cross train to support accounting department and increase knowledge of business.
- Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested.
About you
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3–5 years of relevant experience working in accounting
- Solid understanding of AP, accrual accounting, and close processes
- Strong Excel skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred
- Experience in a multi-entity or fast-growing environment
- Hands-on experience improving or implementing AP/expense systems
- Exposure to audits, payment automation tools, and banking platforms
- Experience with expense management systems and ERP/accounting tools
- CPA/CPA in Progress a plus