Job Description
The Senior Accountant (Contract-to-Hire) will oversee general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting for a growing wholesale food distribution company. This role ensures timely, accurate, and compliant financial statements while supporting a fast-paced and collaborative finance team.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, delivering accurate and timely financial results.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, inventory-related entries, and allocations, ensuring general ledger accuracy.
• Perform monthly variance analysis and explain key performance drivers to management.
• Prepare, review, and maintain balance sheet reconciliations (bank, AR, AP, accrued liabilities, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, inventory).
• Investigate discrepancies, resolve reconciling items, and maintain detailed supporting schedules and documentation.
• Support accounts payable processes, including invoice coding, three-way match resolution, and vendor statement reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate expense classification, cutoff, and vendor setup documentation.
• Manage inventory accounting and partner with operations to reconcile balances, cycle counts, and adjustments.
• Track product and freight-related costs, including landed cost and freight allocations.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for annual audit readiness.
• Assist with sales and use tax compliance and related filings as needed.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance close efficiency, reporting accuracy, and workflow standardization.
• Participate in finance team initiatives, such as system enhancements, automation, and continuous improvement projects.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA eligibility preferred.
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in distribution, manufacturing, or food/CPG environments.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and month-end close best practices.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, reconciliations).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and cross-functional collaboration ability.
• Experience in privately held or entrepreneurial companies is a plus.
Personal Attributes
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Ownership mindset focused on quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Adaptable and comfortable working at both transactional and analytical levels.
• Collaborative team player able to build strong relationships with operations, sales, and leadership.
Compensation and Contract Details
• Hourly rate: $50–$60, based on experience and qualifications.
• Type: Contract-to-Hire (Full-time, onsite/hybrid depending on company policy).
• Conversion opportunity: Eligible for permanent hire based on performance and business needs.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, delivering accurate and timely financial results.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, inventory-related entries, and allocations, ensuring general ledger accuracy.
• Perform monthly variance analysis and explain key performance drivers to management.
• Prepare, review, and maintain balance sheet reconciliations (bank, AR, AP, accrued liabilities, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, inventory).
• Investigate discrepancies, resolve reconciling items, and maintain detailed supporting schedules and documentation.
• Support accounts payable processes, including invoice coding, three-way match resolution, and vendor statement reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate expense classification, cutoff, and vendor setup documentation.
• Manage inventory accounting and partner with operations to reconcile balances, cycle counts, and adjustments.
• Track product and freight-related costs, including landed cost and freight allocations.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for annual audit readiness.
• Assist with sales and use tax compliance and related filings as needed.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance close efficiency, reporting accuracy, and workflow standardization.
• Participate in finance team initiatives, such as system enhancements, automation, and continuous improvement projects.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA eligibility preferred.
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in distribution, manufacturing, or food/CPG environments.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and month-end close best practices.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, reconciliations).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and cross-functional collaboration ability.
• Experience in privately held or entrepreneurial companies is a plus.
Personal Attributes
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Ownership mindset focused on quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Adaptable and comfortable working at both transactional and analytical levels.
• Collaborative team player able to build strong relationships with operations, sales, and leadership.
Compensation and Contract Details
• Hourly rate: $50–$60, based on experience and qualifications.
• Type: Contract-to-Hire (Full-time, onsite/hybrid depending on company policy).
• Conversion opportunity: Eligible for permanent hire based on performance and business needs.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Accountant - Contract-to-Hire position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Los Alamos offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
