Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting & Compliance
Paris, Tennessee•Full-time
About the Job
Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting & Compliance
Department: Accounting.
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer.
FLSA Status: Exempt.
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer.
FLSA Status: Exempt.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee general ledger integrity, financial reporting accuracy, and regulatory compliance. This role requires a strong working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), internal controls, and financial statement preparation.
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee general ledger integrity, financial reporting accuracy, and regulatory compliance. This role requires a strong working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), internal controls, and financial statement preparation.
The ideal candidate is operationally strong, audit-comfortable, and capable of managing accounting processes in a fast-paced environment. CPA designation is not required; however, demonstrated GAAP expertise is essential.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Accounting preferred).
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
- Experience with financial statement preparation.
- Experience working with external auditors.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
- High level of discretion and professionalism.
Preferred but not required:
- Public accounting background.
- Experience in multi-entity or parent-subsidiary structures.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Close Process:
- Oversee and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Maintain integrity of the general ledger.
- Prepare internal and external financial reports for management, parent entities, lenders, and stakeholders.
- Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
Compliance & Audit:
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and contractual requirements.
- Serve as primary liaison for external auditors during reviews and audits.
- Prepare audit workpapers and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate insurance audits (Workers Compensation & General Liability).
- Prepare property tax schedules, business licenses, and annual filings.
Budgeting & Financial Analysis:
- Assist in preparation of annual and 5-year operating budgets.
- Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide actionable recommendations.
- Perform financial modeling and scenario analysis as requested.
- Conduct margin, sales, and customer profitability analysis.
Operational Accounting Oversight:
- Oversee accounts payable processes and expense approval controls.
- Assist with cash management and banking relationships.
- Reconcile payroll to general ledger.
- Prepare commission and rebate reporting.
- Support internal control improvements and process optimization.
About Four Seasons Sales & Service
Four Seasons was founded on an unwavering principle... give customers what they want and need to operate a successful, stress-free business. That is the reason we offer you a premium catalog filled with all the latest products, a 120,000 square foot warehouse, a knowledgeable and well-informed staff, innovative technology and the best customer service in the industry. We understand that to help you achieve your goals, we have to continually expand our resources. Four Seasons is proud to be part of an employee stock ownership plan. This means that Four Seasons' specialists and team members have the ability to share in our company's success. We understand that to help you achieve your goals, we have to continually expand our resources. We have a team of incredibly productive and highly motivated individuals that will settle for nothing less than excellence. What does this dedication mean for you and your business? This means your order will be taken, shipped, and arrive at your salon in the most professional and expedient manner possible. Your satisfaction ensures our success. Check us out at http://www.fstanning.com.