Senior Accountant - Accounting Process Optimization

Description

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to lead and support initiatives that improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of our accounting close and accounts payable (AP) processes. You’ll play a hands-on role in documenting workflows, identifying improvement opportunities, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and ensuring timely execution of action items.

What you’ll be doing day-to-day:

Daily Operations & Process Oversight

• Monitor daily AP transactions and accounting close activities to ensure accuracy and identify areas for process improvement.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals for completeness and compliance.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including variance analysis and reporting.

Process Improvement & Project Leadership

• Lead process improvement initiatives by identifying bottlenecks and proposing solutions.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and progress dashboards.
• Facilitate working sessions with accounting, finance, procurement, and IT teams to implement changes.

Documentation & Training

• Analyze and document current workflows using process mapping tools.
• Create and update SOPs, training guides, and onboarding materials for accounting and AP processes.
• Ensure documentation is audit-ready and aligned with internal controls.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a liaison between finance and other departments to ensure alignment on priorities and timelines.
• Coordinate with IT on system enhancements and automation opportunities.
• Follow up on action items and drive accountability across teams.

Communication & Reporting

• Prepare and deliver regular updates to leadership on project status, risks, and outcomes.
• Present findings and recommendations in a clear, data-driven format.
• Support internal and external audit requests with documentation and analysis.

What you’ll need to bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in accounting operations, process improvement, or project management.
• Strong understanding of accounting close and AP processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and process mapping tools.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certification is a plus.

Information related to the position:

• The compensation range is $90,000 to $100,000 in base salary plus an annual target bonus. Any prospective offer will take into account the overall experience the successful candidate brings to the role. Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.

Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.