Senior Accountant

Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for key accounting activities, including lease accounting under ASC 842, balance sheet ownership, month-end and quarter-end close, sales tax compliance, account reconciliations, variance analysis, financial reporting support, and process improvement. This role partners cross-functionally with Accounting, Accounts Payable, and business teams to ensure transactions are recorded accurately, reconciliations are completed timely, and accounting processes support strong internal controls and scalable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Lease Accounting

• Set up and evaluate the accounting impact of new and modified lease contracts in accordance with ASC 842.
• Gather, verify, and input cross-functional data into the lease management tool.
• Own the month-end close process for lease accounting, including recording monthly lease journal entries and preparing reconciliations.
• Document the Company’s assessment of lease treatment in accordance with GAAP.
• Work closely with the Accounts Payable team to reconcile and initiate lease payments, ensuring payments are processed completely, accurately, and timely.

General Accounting and Close

• Own key areas of the financial statements as assigned, including account reconciliations, variance analysis, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Conduct detailed account analysis and perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing procedures.
• Actively participate in month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Perform monthly and annual close responsibilities, including active participation in monthly variance analysis.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts regularly and prepare supporting documentation for external audits.

Reporting, Analysis, and Process Improvement

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, identifying trends and key drivers.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as needed to support routine reviews, accounting, and financial reporting needs.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and analysis through better use of systems and automation.
• Participate in special projects and support evolving business needs as the Company grows.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support department and Company objectives.

Sales Tax Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all sales tax returns.
• Manage sales tax audits by gathering and providing necessary information.
• Maintain current knowledge of sales tax laws and regulations.
• Maintain sales tax exemption certificates and records.
• Reconcile sales tax general ledger accounts.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with ASC 842 lease accounting required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Detail-oriented, professional, ethical, and collaborative.
• Proactive approach with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and communicate key drivers clearly.
• Commitment to process improvement, accuracy, and strong internal controls.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, marital status, parental status, Pregnancy or maternity status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status or reassignment, veteran's status, political affiliation, age or disability. Or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or local law. 
Visionary Communications, Inc. is an EEO Employer- Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.