Senior Accountant
Photronics
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Brookfield • Connecticut • United States
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About the role
- Prepare, review, and approve complex journal entries and account reconciliations with complete accuracy and documentation.
- Lead key elements of financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate results.
- Oversee general ledger accounts (accruals, payroll, prepaids, fixed assets, intercompany) and resolve discrepancies.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies; identify opportunities to strengthen reporting quality.
- Serve as a key audit contact, preparing supporting documentation, addressing inquiries, and providing clear explanations of account activity.
- Perform detailed variance and fluctuation analyses and collaborate with stakeholders to drive improvements.
- Partner with Finance, Payroll, HR, Operations, and other teams to ensure aligned and accurate accounting data.
- Maintain strong internal controls and recommend enhancements.
- Lead or support process-improvement initiatives, system upgrades, automation, and documentation updates.
- Mentor junior accounting team members and support knowledge development.
- Contribute to additional projects and responsibilities as needed.
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with preferred focus on general ledger and financial close.
- Experience in a mid-size or large corporate environment preferred.
- Background in audit support and collaboration with external auditors strongly preferred.
- Hands-on ERP experience (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.); experience in system upgrades or implementations is a plus.
- Prior mentorship or leadership of junior team members preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Benefits
- Competitive salary + bonus potential
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Career development and training opportunities
- Collaborative, inclusive workplace culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
journal entriesaccount reconciliationsfinancial close processesgeneral ledgervariance analysisfluctuation analysisinternal controlsprocess improvementsystem upgradesautomation
Soft Skills
leadershipmentorshipcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skillsstakeholder engagementknowledge developmentaudit support
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in accountingBachelor's degree in financerelated field degree