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Position Overview

A growing, multi-unit operating company is seeking a Senior Accountant to play a key role in day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close. This position is hands-on and detail-driven, responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reconciliations, and supporting timely financial reporting across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, highly organized, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple locations, systems, and deadlines. This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys owning core accounting functions and serving as a reliable backbone of the accounting team.

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Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & General Ledger

• Prepare and post journal entries and accruals

• Perform detailed balance sheet and bank reconciliations

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes

• Investigate and resolve variances and discrepancies

Multi-Entity & Operational Accounting

• Maintain general ledger accuracy across multiple entities and locations

• Support inventory, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and amortization schedules

• Assist with revenue and expense classification and cost tracking

• Coordinate with payroll and operations to ensure accurate financial data

Financial Reporting Support

• Assist with preparation of internal financial statements and supporting schedules

• Provide documentation and analysis to support management reporting

• Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial data across systems

Controls, Compliance & Audit Support

• Follow and support established accounting policies and internal controls

• Assist with audit and tax support, including providing schedules and documentation

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting standards

Process Improvement & Team Support

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, documentation, and workflows

• Support system clean-up, reconciliations, and data integrity initiatives

• Serve as a resource for junior accounting staff as needed

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• 3–6 years of hands-on accounting experience

• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting

• Experience supporting month-end close and reconciliations

• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills

• Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel

Preferred

• Experience in multi-unit, retail, restaurant, hospitality, or operational environments

• Exposure to inventory, fixed assets, or cost accounting

• Prior experience in a Senior Accountant or similar role

• CPA or CPA-track a plus (not required)

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What This Role Offers

• A stable, hands-on role with clear ownership of core accounting functions

• Opportunity to work in a growing, operationally complex environment

• Close collaboration with senior accounting leadership

• Potential for growth as the finance organization continues to mature