Sr Accounting Analyst

Job Summary
The Senior Accounting Analyst leads complex accounting processes, applying advanced GAAP standards to high-risk and complex areas. Responsible for preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, variance analyses, and financial reports, while providing oversight and guidance to junior team members. Plays a key role in audits, policy development, process improvements, and special projects, ensuring compliance with internal controls and risk management standards. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of critical financial reporting activities, contribute to strategic initiatives, and mentor developing accounting professionals.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates advanced accounting and financial acumen and knowledge through leading accounting processes, applying complex GAAP standards, and providing oversight, analysis, and guidance on financial reporting.
• Owns the preparation of assigned value stream tasks for areas of high risk and complexity (i.e., areas requiring significant judgement and estimation, the application of complex accounting standards for non-routine transactions, result in material financial impacts, and more susceptible to misstatement, such as lease accounting, impairment testing, financial instruments, business combinations and consolidation, share -based compensation, etc.) including the following duties:
  • Performs data entry and transaction processing.
  • Prepares routine journal entries along with reclassification/adjustment journal entries requested through the Financial Accounting department's service-ticketing system (JIRA).
  • Prepares account reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.
  • Completes assigned month-end and daily operational tasks.
  • Investigates and documents variance analysis findings in assigned reporting areas.
  • Prepares assigned and requested reporting deliverables.
• Owns the review of assigned value stream risk areas for areas of low to moderate risk and complexity (i.e., areas requiring a deeper understanding of timing differences, deferrals, revenue recognition and expense matching along with adjusting journal entries, such as fixed assets, payroll and benefits, intercompany, allowance for doubtful accounts, etc.) including the following duties:
  • Reviews data entry, processed transactions, prepared journal entries,assigned account reconciliations,general ledger maintenance requests,assigned month-end and daily operational tasks,prepared documented variance analysis findings, and reporting deliverables.
• Contributes to the team's development by coaching and mentoring juniorroles.
• Routinely researches, interprets, and applies applicable accounting guidance as needed.
• Leads and coordinates process improvement and optimization discussions and efforts, facilitating implementation and change management efforts.
• Prepares and reviewsad-hoc requests and analyses for assigned low to high-risk value stream areas.
• Coordinates the administration of the department's audits and other engagements through the documentation and support compilation processes.
• Leads in the execution of special projects and initiatives through the preparation, analysis, compilation, review, and presentation of assigned special projects.

Non-essential Functions

• Contributes to the development of policies, preparing and reviewing assigned policy drafts where applicable.
• Routinely reviews and updates process documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for current processes.
• Leads and coordinates the consolidation process, along consolidationaccounting and value stream integration processes.
• Assists in thedepartment's task management and prioritization efforts.
• Administers thedepartment's maintenance of information systems.
• Provides oversight of the training and onboarding of team members.
• Coordinates and implements thedepartment's established goals and KPIs.
• Enforces and contributes to the development of the company's internal controls and compliance.
• Ensures compliance with the company's and department's risk management.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designate.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related business administrative field required.
• 4 years of prior relevant finance and accounting experience preferred. 6+ years of experience preferred.
• Professional licensure such as a CPA or CMA preferred.
• Prior project management experience preferred.
• Prior people management experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel knowledge is required including complex nested formulas (multi-criteria lookups, combined logic), workbook auditing and troubleshooting (trace precedents/dependents, evaluate formulas), large dataset management and optimization, and building audit-proof, scalable, and dynamic workbooks for enterprise use.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint etc.) required.
• Prior experience in SAP or similar accounting systems required.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Interpersonal skills with emotional intelligence, capable of building collaborative relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical skills and the ability to independently identify, analyze, and resolve non-routine issues while providing actionable insights.
• Proven ability to manage assignments autonomously, balancing independent initiative with appropriate collaboration and guidance.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines while ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Excellent workload management, demonstrating sound judgment in prioritization and resource allocation.
• Actively participates in planning initiatives, applying critical thinking and business awareness to support process improvements and strategic objectives.
• Exemplary customer service and stakeholder engagement, demonstrating responsiveness, accuracy, and professionalism in all interactions.

Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100%

• Lift from Waist:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• Lift from Floor:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Frequently
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• Carried for Distance:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

• Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously
• Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently
• Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
• Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
• Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
• Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
• Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
• Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
• Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally
• Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously
• Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
• Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
• Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously
• Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently
• Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally
• Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously
• Use of a computer - Continuously
• Use of a telephone - Frequently
• Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
• Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Not at all
• Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Occasional

This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.