Senior Accounting Analyst - Operations - Remote

Overview

The Senior Accounting Analyst is responsible for general ledger accounting, capital expenditure tracking, and capital asset maintenance, including asset setup, depreciation, and retirement activities. This role supports the month-end close process through preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and analytical review of financial results.

In Short

• Prepare various month-end closing journal entries and support general ledger maintenance.
• Maintain and monitor capital asset records, including asset setup, depreciation, transfers, and retirements.
• Query and manipulate large data sets to package results into clear and actionable analyses for management review.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly and investigate variances.
• Assist in monthly results analytical reviews and utilize knowledge of the business to understand trends and identify discrepancies.
• Act as the accounting department representative in weekly meetings with operational departments to understand current activities and related accounting implications.
• Coordinate the monthly expense accrual process, including analytical reviews.
• Prepare organized, clear, and concise documentation of routine processes to support ongoing process improvement.
• Participate in Sarbanes-Oxley testing and propose control enhancements to improve processes.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and leverage technology and analytical tools to automate and streamline processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably with exposure to general ledger and capital asset accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial and accounting principles.
• Ability to work with and analyze large data sets to identify trends and discrepancies.
• Technology-forward mindset with experience leveraging systems or analytical tools to improve processes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Self-starter with the ability to quickly understand business objectives and financial implications.
• High level of integrity and respect for corporate ethics and internal controls.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Collaborative culture and a determined, progressive workplace.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Participation in a company recognized as a National Top Workplace.
• Potential for remote work arrangements.