Sr. Accountant
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support accurate financial reporting and month-end close activities for multiple entities in Amherst, New York. This role focuses on maintaining strong general ledger integrity, preparing insightful financial analysis, and delivering timely reporting for leadership and stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation, along with the ability to identify meaningful variances and performance trends.
Responsibilities:• Manage monthly and quarterly reconciliations across several entities, preparing adjusting entries when needed to maintain accurate records.
• Review financial performance by comparing current results against prior periods and budget expectations, then explain notable variances.
• Prepare and examine company-level financial statements, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow reporting.
• Oversee monthly general ledger close activities to confirm transactions are recorded completely before the final business day cutoff.
• Compile quarterly consolidated financial reporting and perform analytical reviews to validate accuracy and highlight key observations.
• Evaluate financial data to identify patterns, risks, and opportunities for operational or reporting improvements.
• Develop detailed financial reports and presentation materials for internal leaders and external audiences, summarizing performance and critical metrics.
• Contribute to the annual budgeting cycle by assessing historical results and current financial information to support planning.• 5+ years of accounting experience in a senior-level or comparable role.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close processes and general ledger management.
• Proven ability to prepare journal entries and complete complex account reconciliations accurately.
• Experience performing bank reconciliations and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing financial statements for multiple entities.
• Ability to analyze variances, interpret financial results, and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines in a multi-entity environment.
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