Senior Accountant

About the role

GreenLight.ai is looking for a Senior Accountant to own the monthly and annual financial close process. You will ensure accurate journal entries, balance‑sheet reconciliations and GAAP‑compliant reporting while partnering with cross‑functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of the month‑end close to deliver an accurate, timely close.
• Prepare and post recurring, accrual, reclassification and adjusting journal entries.
• Prepare and review balance‑sheet account reconciliations, researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Perform monthly variance and trend analyses for assigned accounts.
• Maintain supporting schedules for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals and other GL areas.
• Review general‑ledger activity for accuracy, completeness and proper classification.
• Partner with AP, Payroll, Billing and other teams to resolve accounting issues.
• Assist with audit readiness, tax filings and other compliance requests.
• Maintain strong internal controls and complete assigned control activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve, standardise and automate close procedures.
• Support special projects and additional accounting responsibilities as needed.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including general‑ledger and month‑end close duties.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication in English.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel.
• Hands‑on experience with accounting software such as Oracle, NetSuite or Xero.