Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Senior Accountant for a top consumer products/manufacturing client in the Richmond, VA area. This Senior Accountant will play a key role on a lean corporate accounting team, owning general ledger activity, month-end close, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Responsibilities:
• Own and maintain the general ledger for assigned entities/accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the monthly and quarterly close processes
• Perform detailed account reconciliations, primarily on the balance sheet, and investigate/resolve discrepancies
• Support and help drive the month-end and quarter-end close, ensuring deadlines are met
• Lead fixed asset processes, including:
• Monthly fixed asset entries
• Capital projects spend approvals
• Tracking and reporting of Construction in Progress (CIP) balances
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (FP&A, Operations, etc.) to ensure proper accounting treatment of transactions
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and related supporting schedules
• Analyze financial results, prepare variance explanations, and provide insight into trends to management
• Utilize the ERP system for reporting, data pulls, and reconciliations
• Support internal and external audit requests by providing schedules and documentation as needed
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Required Skills & Experience
Qualifications:
• 5–7 years of accounting experience with a strong general ledger focus
• Hands-on experience owning journal entries and month-end close
• Proven experience preparing account reconciliations (balance sheet focus)
• Prior experience in a corporate accounting environment
• Strong experience working within an ERP system
• Ability to analyze financial results, investigate variances, and explain trends
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.