The Role
The Senior Accountant will manage accounts payable, expense reporting, payment operations, and support month-end and quarter-end close processes, while implementing workflow improvements and automation.
Summary Generated by Built In
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
About
CFC is a specialist insurance provider, pioneering emerging risk and market leader in cyber. Our global insurance platform uses cutting-edge technology and data science to deliver smarter, faster underwriting and protect customers from today's most critical business risk.Headquartered in London with offices in New York, Melbourne, Sydney, Austin, Madrid, Brussels and Brisbane, CFC has over 1100 staff and is trusted by more than 100,000 businesses across 90 countries.At CFC, insurance isn't just about underwriting. From data science to software development, and digital marketing design, we've got something for everyone. We're passionate about pushing boundaries, thinking differently and building the insurance company of the future.CFC is committed to the principles of equal opportunities and creating an environment in which all individuals are always treated with dignity and respect. We encourage a diverse corporate culture of openness and appreciation to create an environment in which your talent can be developed in the best possible way. Should you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.
Skills 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
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The Company
What We Do
CFC is a specialist insurance provider, pioneer in emerging risk and market leader in cyber. Their global insurance platform uses cutting-edge technology and data science to deliver smarter, faster underwriting and protect customers from today’s most critical business risks.
