Supports corporate accounting through journal entries, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations, month-end reporting, variance analysis, general ledger reviews, audit support, and accounting process improvements. Works with the Assistant Controller to ensure accurate and complete financial records across the organization.
Sr Corporate Accountant
Lindsay Precast — Corporate
Reports To
Assistant Controller
Division
Corporate
FLSA Status
Exempt, Full-Time
Experience
3-5 years of accounting experience
Education
Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Position Summary
The Sr Corporate Accountant supports the corporate accounting function by preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and intercompany reconciliations, and by contributing to month-end financial reporting and analysis. This role works closely with the Assistant Controller to support the annual audit, identify process improvements, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of general accounting activity across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and rollforwards
- Support the annual audit
- Reconcile intercompany transactions and balances
- Support month-end financial reporting and other analysis
- Identify and propose accounting process improvements and enhancements
- Review variances between actual and budget results
- Review general ledger activity for accuracy and completeness
- Support other corporate accounting activities as needed
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3-5 years of accounting experience
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
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