Senior Accountant

<strong>Overview</strong><br><br><div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Smile Brands</strong> is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Senior Accountant</strong> to join our team. This role is responsible for supporting the monthly close process, maintaining accurate financial records, performing account reconciliations and analysis, and assisting with financial reporting and audit support.</span></div><div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"> </div><div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The ideal candidate has strong general ledger accounting experience, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines.</span></div> <br><strong>Schedule (days/hours)</strong><br><br>Monday - Friday 8am-5pm (PST) <br><span style="display:block; padding-top: 1rem;"></span><strong>Responsibilities</strong><br><br><div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">General Accounting & Analysis</strong></span></div><ul data-spread="false"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prepare and post journal entries to support monthly close activities</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Perform monthly reconciliations and analysis for complex balance sheet accounts</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Review general ledger activity and research material variances</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Analyze reserve accounts and trends to ensure appropriate financial reserves are maintained</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Identify accounting risks, discrepancies, and process improvement opportunities</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Review standard accruals and recommend adjustments based on trends and business activity</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Month-End Close & Financial Reporting</strong></span></div><ul data-spread="false"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support the monthly and annual close process, including tracking deliverables and meeting deadlines</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist with preparation and distribution of financial reporting packages</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses for management and operational teams</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure financial data is accurate and compliant with GAAP</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Audit & Compliance</strong></span></div><ul data-spread="false"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audit requests</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist with maintaining and improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Communicate control gaps or process concerns to Accounting leadership in a timely manner</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Additional Support</strong></span></div><ul data-spread="false"><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participate in special projects and cross-functional finance initiatives as needed</span></li></ul> <br><strong>Qualifications</strong><br><br><ul><li data-section-id="ybfc6f" data-start="2128" data-end="2239"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">3+ years of corporate/general ledger accounting experience with responsibility for month-end close activities</span></li><li data-section-id="h09i3v" data-start="2240" data-end="2399"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience supporting and owning components of the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis</span></li><li data-section-id="1wp44ns" data-start="2400" data-end="2464"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles</span></li><li data-section-id="1nvsjrt" data-start="2465" data-end="2595"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience preparing complex journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and financial reporting schedules</span></li><li data-section-id="o8fede" data-start="2596" data-end="2699"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis functions</span></li><li data-section-id="7gxz27" data-start="2700" data-end="2753"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience working within ERP or accounting systems</span></li><li data-section-id="1n9e5te" data-start="2754" data-end="2840"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment</span></li><li data-section-id="blbwvg" data-start="2841" data-end="2904"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills</span></li><li data-section-id="135x2me" data-start="2905" data-end="2984"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership</span></li></ul> <br><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong><br><br><ul><li data-section-id="6jyqi2" data-start="3015" data-end="3075"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</span></li><li data-section-id="63rxdu" data-start="3076" data-end="3157"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prior experience as a Senior Accountant or equivalent corporate accounting role</span></li><li data-section-id="rrardi" data-start="3158" data-end="3188"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Public accounting experience</span></li><li data-section-id="1e7bldl" data-start="3189" data-end="3232"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience working with large ERP systems</span></li><li data-section-id="92a5f7" data-start="3233" data-end="3293"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience supporting audits and preparing audit schedules</span></li></ul> <br><strong>Compensation</strong><br><br>$90,000 - $100,000 per year <br><span style="display:block; padding-top: 1rem;"></span><strong>About Us</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;" class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak">Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #000000;"><em><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.</span></em></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #000000;"><em><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com</span></em></span></p>

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