Senior Accountant

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the Company’s financial records through ownership of key accounting processes, including general ledger activity, account reconciliations, cash management, payroll accounting, tax compliance, and audit support.

This role will serve as a critical contributor to the month-end close and financial reporting process, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP. The Senior Accountant will also act as a primary liaison for audit activities, ensuring all financial data is complete, well-supported, and audit ready.

Key Duties / Responsibilities: 

• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and trial balance, including preparation and posting of journal entries (accruals, adjustments, and credit card activity)
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies to ensure all balances are fully supported and compliant with internal standards
• Support the month-end and year-end close process, including variance analysis and preparation of supporting schedules
• Support cash and banking activities, including reconciliations, transaction monitoring, and cash forecasting input
• Oversee payroll accounting and employee expense processes, including review of payroll entries, Concur expense approvals, and credit card reconciliations
• Prepare and support sales and use tax and B&O tax filings, including reconciliation of Avalara outputs to the general ledger
• Serve as a key point of contact for external and internal audits, preparing audit schedules, responding to requests, and ensuring timely, accurate delivery of support
• Maintain strong internal controls and documentation standards, ensuring all financial activity is properly supported and audit-ready
• Drive process improvements and the development of scalable accounting procedures and policies
• Complete all federal and state census filings
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Education / Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA preferred
• 4–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Experience supporting or leading external audit processes
• Familiarity with sales tax, B&O tax, and automated tax systems (e.g., Avalara) preferred

Job Knowledge / Requirements: 

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Communicate clearly and professionally through listening, speaking, and writing skills
• Computer Skills: MS Office and Google applications, CRM databases, QuickBooks and other systems and applications as requested/required 
• Complete work both independently and as an effective member of the team, adapting to changing requirements, deadlines, and priorities as needed
• Critical success criteria include attention to detail, organized approach to work, effective time management and follow-through

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions: 

• General office positions may require some reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, standing, walking, sitting, hearing, visual acuity, color vision, and 2-way written/verbal communication. More specific details may be provided as needed or requested
• Extensive use of computers
• Travel may be required; must be able to obtain necessary travel documents
• Work hours outside normal business hours may be required to meet business needs

Cadwell Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department at careers@cadwell.com.