Senior Accountant

**About the Role**We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced **Accountant** to join our finance team. This role is essential in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of financial reporting in accordance with **U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP)**.The Accountant will be responsible for journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and maintaining audit-ready records. The role also involves reviewing Accounts Payable transactions, ensuring proper coding and approval, and supporting system and process improvements. A strong command of **U.S. GAAP compliance** is fundamental to success in this role.**Key Responsibilities**- Prepare and post accurate journal entries as part of the monthly close process.- Reconcile balance sheet accounts with a strong focus on **GAAP compliance**, identifying issues, resolving variances, and ensuring all balances are well-supported.- Assist in preparing financial reports in alignment with **U.S. GAAP** for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.- Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation to support internal controls and external audit requirements.- Review and validate Accounts Payable transactions for accurate coding, approval, and documentation under GAAP standards.- Collaborate closely with U.S.based accounting staff to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with company policies and GAAP.- Support the ongoing implementation and improvement of ERP systems (e.g., **Sage Intacct**) and AP automation tools (e.g., BILL).- Meet financial close deadlines consistently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.- Participate in process improvement initiatives, including documenting procedures and supporting system optimization.**Qualifications**- **Education**: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent U.S. degree required); Master’s degree preferred.- **Experience**: Minimum of 5-7 years in accounting for a U.S. company, with demonstrated expertise in **U.S. GAAP**.- Proven experience with **general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close**.- Strong knowledge of reviewing AP transactions, including coding accuracy and approval workflows.- Proficiency in ERP systems; **Sage Intacct preferred**.- Familiarity with AP automation tools (e.g., BILL).- Intermediate to advanced **Excel** skills.- **Excellent English communication skills**, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration with U.S.based teams and external auditors.**Preferred Qualities**- CPA or CPA-in-process is a plus.- Knowledge of **Fixed Asset Accounting** and **Lease Accounting (ASC 842)** is advantageous.- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to investigate issues, propose solutions, and ensure compliance.- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.- Comfortable working independently as well as part of a cross-functional team.Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completoSueldo: A partir de $47,000.00 al mesExperiência:- GAAP Accounting: 3 años (Obligatorio)Idioma:- Inglés (Obligatorio)Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial