Sr. Accountant - Reporting and Consolidation
Baker Group • Ankeny, IA • Full Time
Posted on Tue, May 12, 2026
PURPOSE
The Senior Accountant – Reporting & Consolidation supports the organization by enhancing financial reporting, consolidation processes, and data integrity across the organization. This role partners with accounting leadership to support financial reporting, multi-entity consolidation, system integrations, and strategic initiatives related to growth and acquisitions. The position participates in Accounting Leadership EOS Meetings and contributes to building scalable financial processes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Support preparation and review of monthly financial results and internal reporting packages.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and key business drivers.
- Partner with the Finance Operations Lead to enhance financial reporting and insights provided to leadership.
Consolidation & Multi-Entity Reporting
- Support development of consolidation processes across multiple entities.
- Maintain chart of accounts mappings across systems.
- Assist with intercompany accounting structures and reporting consistency.
- Help establish standardized reporting packages for operating entities.
Technical Accounting Support
- Research and document accounting positions and support policy development.
- Assist with accounting for acquisitions, including purchase accounting considerations.
- Provide support on technical accounting matters as needed.
Systems & Data Alignment
- Partner with internal teams on ERP and system initiatives.
- Ensure financial data flowing between systems is accurate, complete, and usable for reporting.
- Support development of reporting structures tied to data warehouse initiatives.
Audit & External Support
- Prepare audit schedules and support requests from external auditors.
- Assist in coordinating information for tax preparers and compliance requirements.
- Improve documentation and audit readiness across reporting areas.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
- Five to eight years of related experience or public accounting experience
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Detail oriented, ability to prioritize responsibilities with minimal oversight while working as a collaborative team player.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive, critical thinker
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Proficient in utilizing and gathering information from accounting software
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally
- May have occasional visits to a job site which would require periods of standing, walking and/or climbing stairs
EQUIPMENT/TOOLS
- Laptop computer
Baker Group Core Values:
Care About People
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Love What We Do
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Mentally Tough
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Own It
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BakerGroupis an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.