Posted August 03, 2026
Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting & Compliance
Four Seasons Sales & Service
Paris, TN, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Preferred but not required:
Compliance & Audit:
Budgeting & Financial Analysis:
Operational Accounting Oversight:
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.
