JOB DESCRIPTION
Insight Global is seeking a Sr. Accountant to support complex accounting activities related to the accurate and timely close of the general ledger. This role will be responsible for month-end close activities, account reconciliations, variance analysis, technical accounting research, and forecasting while partnering cross-functionally across the business.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
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Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
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Analyze financial results and provide clear variance explanations for revenue and expense accounts.
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Perform technical accounting research and prepare accounting memos to document conclusions and recommendations.
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Ensure general ledger balances are materially accurate and compliant with GAAP, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
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Support the forecasting and strategic outlook process, including understanding key forecast components and business drivers.
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Partner cross-functionally with business and finance teams to gather information, understand financial impacts, and support forecasting activities.
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Assist with fixed assets, lease/contract reviews, budget variance analysis, and other complex accounting activities as needed.
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Lead or contribute to process improvement, compliance, and accounting-related initiatives.
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Provide guidance and review work completed by more junior accounting professionals.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related quantitative discipline.
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5+ years of experience in accounting and/or financial reporting within public accounting or a large corporate environment.
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Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
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Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
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Ability to conduct technical accounting research and document findings through accounting memos.
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Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in spreadsheet and financial applications.
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Excellent written, verbal, and cross-functional communication skills.
NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• CPA certification.
· Experience with forecasting and strategic financial planning.
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Strong GAAP and SOX/internal controls knowledge.
· Data analytics experience.
· Experience in a large, complex corporate accounting environment.
