Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Job Description

Client is seeking an interim Senior Accountant to support stabilization efforts within its Record to Report (RTR) function.
This is a critical, high-visibility engagement that requires a candidate who can onboard quickly and take full ownership of month-end close responsibilities with minimal ramp-up time.

The team operates on an accelerated three-day month-end close cycle.
As such, only candidates with demonstrated experience in high-velocity, high-volume close environments—and a proven ability to document, standardize, and improve accounting processes—should be considered.

CORE REQUIREMENTS-Must-Haves below:

Experience- 5–7+ years in accounting; senior-level tenure required
Close Exp- 3-7 day or equivalent compressed close; high-volume journal entries & recs
ERP Sage ERP hands-on experience required, broader ERP familiarity a plus

Microsoft Tools-
Power Query, Power BI, Power Automate, or similar automation tools a plus — not required
Process Improvement-Demonstrated experience improving processes that reduced cycle time, eliminated manual effort, improved accuracy, or generated measurable cost savings
Education-Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CPA candidate preferred

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES
Own high-volume journal entry preparation and posting within a 3-day close cycle
Prepare and certify balance sheet account reconciliations across multiple GL areas
Execute accruals, prepaids, intercompany, and non-routine close entries under deadline pressure
Document current-state processes and develop standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Identify and implement process improvements that drive measurable outcomes — including reduced close cycle time, elimination of manual effort, improved accuracy, or cost savings
Operate within Sage ERP for transactional accounting, reporting, and reconciliation activities

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
Brings both deep accounting fundamentals and systems/process improvement mindset
Experienced in documenting accounting processes with rigor – including SOPs, workflow maps and desktop procedures.
Comfortable operating independently with minimal transition support and ramp-up time
Available to start immediately and prepared to operate at full capacity within a short onboarding window
Has worked in a high-velocity and high-volume close environment

Notes:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mon – Friday Daytime hours

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.