Senior Accountant – Corporate Accounting Acquisitions

Job Description

Purpose

The Corporate Accounting Acquisitions Senior Accountant is responsible for assisting with post-close accounting of acquisitions, preparing US GAAP footnotes for the consolidated audited financials and other month-end close duties. Overseeing and preparing the loading of trial balances into the corporate GL system, reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and acting as a point of contact for the branches. The role includes the supervision of four accountants who are responsible for the upload of trial balances and other related duties.

Key Responsibilities

Acquisition & General Accounting

• Oversee, prepare and validate financial statements submitted by 60+ self-managed entities, ensuring accurate and timely uploads into the corporate system.
• Work closely with management to ensure the monthly financial budgets of acquired entities are aligned and reported accurately.
• Serve as the primary liaison between corporate finance teams and self-managed entities, facilitating communication, providing support, and resolving financial issues.
• Review and monitor intercompany charges to determine appropriate billing and ensure accurate allocations.
• Monitor and reconcile the cash sweep and manual distribution processes between self-managed entities and corporate for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform and oversee reconciliations of balance sheet and profit & loss accounts, ensuring alignment between company and subsidiary ledgers.
• Assist in the preparation of annual audit footnotes in compliance with US GAAP and support external auditors with necessary documentation.
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, which include variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Assist with integrating the companies to our ERP system
  
  

Requirements

Education / Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• 3-6 years of experience in accounting is required with at least 2 years in a senior accountant role
• Combination of public and industry experience is preferred
• CPA preferred
  
  

Skills / Other Requirements

• Microsoft Dynamics D365 core applications experience a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formula creation, macros, and data filtering/sorting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills with a customer-oriented mindset, particularly in liaising with acquired company representatives and their accounting staff.
• Effective problem-solving and concise execution of accounting solutions.
• Strong skills in written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of operational accounting, financial requirements, accounting requirements, and business management practices.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.