Job Title:
Senior Accountant
Reports to:
Controller
Job Code:
Job Summary:
The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the company’s financial records through direct ownership of day-to-day accounting activities. This is a hands-on role that actively performs the work, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis. The Senior Accountant plays a key role in executing the month-end close process, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting financial reporting. This position is an individual contributor role best suited for someone who enjoys being directly involved in the details and taking ownership of their work.
Key Responsibilities: General Ledger & Close Execution
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and other transactions
- Perform detailed account reconciliations and independently resolve discrepancies
- Own assigned areas of the general ledger and ensure accuracy and completeness
- Execute key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Maintain supporting schedules and ensure proper documentation for all entries
Financial Integrity & Analysis
- Research and resolve accounting issues through hands-on investigation
- Ensure consistency and accuracy across financial statements and supporting data
- Identify errors or inconsistencies and take initiative to correct them
- Analyze account activity and financial results, identifying and explaining variances
Compliance, Controls & Audit Support
- Maintain strong internal controls through accurate and consistent execution
- Prepare audit schedules and provide supporting documentation during audits
- Maintain organized and complete audit trails
- Ensure adherence to GAAP and company accounting policies
Process Ownership & Improvement
- Take ownership of assigned processes and look for ways to improve accuracy and efficiency
- Identify process gaps and implement practical solutions
- Assist with system enhancements and accounting process improvements
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
• 5+ years of progressive general ledger accounting experience
• Experience with ERP systems such as Sage Intacct preferred
• Strong experience with reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analysis
Skills & Competencies
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, lookups)
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Working Conditions
• May require extended hours during month-end and year-end close
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 5+ years of progressive general ledger accounting experience
- Experience with ERP systems such as Sage Intacct
- Strong experience with reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analysis
- Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, lookups)
- Experience preparing audit schedules and supporting audits
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
What We Do
Mission: Goodwill empowers people to reach their full potential through work opportunities, training, and support services. Vision: Goodwill envisions a community where all people have the opportunity to experience the transformative power of work. Values: GROWTH: Nurturing continuous improvement, learning, and development. UNITY: Working together to achieve common goals. INTEGRITY: Striving to meet the highest standards of ethics and accountability. DIGNITY: Upholding respect and equity for all. EMPOWERMENT: Helping people help themselves.
