The Senior Accountant supports the accounting and finance operations of the Retail Division of a growing manufactured housing company. This role is responsible for overseeing key aspects of the month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, and process improvement initiatives. Acting as a bridge between accounting and operational teams, the Senior Accountant ensures financial data accuracy and compliance with company policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and enjoys improving processes while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the month-end and year-end close processes for the Retail Division, including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports; identify and explain key variances to budget and forecast.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, fixed assets, and inventory-related accounts.
- Oversee cash, credit card, and bank reconciliations; ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and providing documentation.
- Partner with Operations, Sales, and Service teams to ensure accuracy of transactional data and financial reporting.
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting efforts, providing data and analysis as needed.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and help implement new procedures, controls, and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable accounting standards.
