Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for a Senior Accountant/Internal Controls to join our team in Cleveland, Ohio and help maintain reliable, timely, and well-controlled financial reporting across a complex organization. This role offers meaningful ownership over core accounting activities while also contributing to analysis, process enhancement, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work independently while supporting broader business objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Manage designated areas of the general ledger and complete month-end close tasks such as preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and documenting account activity.
- Evaluate operating expenses, accruals, prepaid balances, and intercompany activity to confirm accuracy and alignment with accounting standards.
- Review balance sheet and income statement fluctuations, investigate notable variances, and explain the underlying business factors affecting results.
- Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles by helping keep deadlines on track and improving the efficiency of close-related work.
- Prepare financial reconciliations and account support for assigned subsidiaries, including both operating entities and holding companies.
- Work with internal departments to gather reporting inputs, address accounting issues, and support the accuracy of financial information.
- Assist with external audit requests, statutory reporting needs, tax support activities, and consolidation work across multiple legal entities.
- Build and maintain Excel-based schedules, reconciliations, reporting tools, and financial analyses used in ongoing accounting operations.
- Participate in acquisition-related accounting efforts, including integration support and other strategic finance projects.
- Recommend and implement improvements that enhance internal controls, streamline workflows, and support less experienced accounting staff when needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
- At least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within a privately held company environment.
- Solid knowledge of the full accounting cycle, including month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement support.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to prepare detailed reports, analyses, and reconciliations.
- Experience working with Great Plains (Microsoft Dynamics GP); familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP is beneficial.
- Strong attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
- Clear communication skills with the confidence to follow up on open items and keep stakeholders informed of timing or issue changes.
- Experience with intercompany accounting, acquisitions or integrations, foreign currency accounting, or process improvement initiatives is preferred.