Senior Corporate Accountant

Gates Hudson is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. This role is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial information, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, supporting the monthly close process, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

What You'll Do

Financial Reporting & General Ledger

Prepare internal and external consolidated financial statements by gathering and analyzing financial data
Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and other general ledger transactions
Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness
Support month-end and year-end close processes

Account Analysis & Reconciliations

Analyze financial data, investigate variances, and identify opportunities for process improvements
Prepare account reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation
Maintain and reconcile automated consolidation systems and verify financial data integrity
Utilize Excel and other reporting tools to prepare financial analyses and management reports

Accounts Payable & Financial Operations

Prepare and record accruals and expense allocations
Support payment processing by assigning account coding, reconciling transactions, and coordinating disbursements
Work with online banking, procurement, and financial systems to ensure accurate transaction processing

Process Improvement & Compliance

Evaluate existing accounting processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
Maintain compliance with company accounting policies and internal controls
Protect confidential financial information and exercise sound professional judgment

Collaboration & Support

Partner with internal departments to research accounting questions and resolve financial discrepancies
Provide accounting guidance and support to business partners across the organization
Complete special projects and additional accounting responsibilities as assigned

What We're Looking For

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
Two or more years of recent corporate accounting experience
Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting principles
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong customer service mindset and ability to collaborate across departments

Preferred

Experience with financial consolidations
Experience using ERP, online banking, procurement, or financial management systems
Experience identifying and implementing accounting process improvements

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