We are looking for a Sr. Accountant to join our finance team on a contract basis. In this role, you will help maintain accurate financial records, support reporting across multiple entities, and contribute to audit and compliance activities. This opportunity is well suited to an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist who is comfortable working with deadlines, handling reconciliations, and collaborating with both internal teams and external advisors.
Responsibilities:
- Record recurring month-end entries, including accruals, payroll-related postings, fixed asset activity, and other standard ledger adjustments.
- Complete balance sheet and bank reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and follow through on outstanding items to resolution.
- Assist in assembling monthly financial results and supporting documentation for multiple legal entities.
- Contribute to year-end audit readiness by preparing schedules, reconciling accounts, and responding to information requests from auditors.
- Work with external accounting and tax specialists to help meet statutory reporting obligations, tax submissions, and other compliance deadlines.
- Review accounting information provided by third parties for accuracy and completeness before it is entered into the consolidation process.
- Prepare regular cash flow forecasts and support ongoing monitoring of cash positions.
- Reconcile intercompany accounts, support foreign currency remeasurement entries, and assist with indirect tax and other recurring filings.
- Maintain clear working papers, process documentation, and support process improvement initiatives, including the transfer of selected accounting tasks from external providers to the internal team.
- Collaborate with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and FP& A partners to ensure financial data is complete and reliable.
- 3+ years of accounting experience, including hands-on involvement in financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit support.
- Background working in environments with multiple entities, currencies, or jurisdictions.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, month-end close, and account reconciliation processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Experience with ERP or accounting platforms such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar systems.
- Ability to manage priorities independently, maintain accuracy, and meet deadlines in a structured, fast-paced setting.
- Clear communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative approach when working with cross-functional teams and external advisors.
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