Senior Accountant
Job Description
Senior Accountant
$95,000 - $115,000k
Finance & Accounting Professional, are you ready to take your career to another level with an organization that will have your interest in mind first? For the past 20 years, CPS has been working with the largest employers, specifically for their accounting and finance needs. We work strategically with our clients to find and match the best accounting and finance professionals to help improve their business.
Here at CPS, Inc, we only work with our clients to directly place quality talent for permanent and full-time positions. Our experienced recruiters spend time getting to know you, what type of work and company culture you like, and what your career goals are moving forward. We use our experience and knowledge of our client companies to find the right match for you. If you are looking to build your career, ready to take on new challenges, and gain the experiences you have always wanted, we want to work with you!
Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This role is responsible for managing and executing the month-end close process across multiple entities and/or business units. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of accounting principles, excels in a fast-paced environment, and can effectively coordinate cross-functional financial activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute the month-end close process for multiple entities or business units, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
- Consolidate financial data across entities, including intercompany transactions and eliminations
- Analyze variances and provide clear, actionable explanations to management
- Maintain and improve close processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency and automation
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
- Partner with FP&A, operations, and other departments to support financial reporting and business insights
- Assist with audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation
- Support implementation and optimization of accounting systems and tools
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Job Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant involvement in month-end close
- Proven experience managing close processes across multiple entities or business units
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
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