Senior Accountant

Brief Description Senior Accountant Location: Remote Compensation: $80,000 - $120,000 annual (negotiable based on experience) The Senior Accountant performs hands-on general ledger accounting for Spheros Environmental's corporate books, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close support, with a dedicated focus on transaction accounting for newly acquired environmental services entities and portfolio-wide compliance with ASC 842 lease accounting.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Prepare and post journal entries and complete account reconciliations for the corporate general ledger across the environmental services portfolio, meeting close deadlines and audit-ready documentation standards. Support month-end and year-end close processes, including account analysis and variance research. Assist with coordinating external audit requests, tax requests and preparing supporting schedules for corporate and consolidated accounts. Cross-train across the general ledger function to provide backup coverage during close and peak periods. Transaction Accounting & M&A Support Record opening balance sheet entries and purchase accounting journal entries for newly acquired environmental services entities, under the direction of the Controller. Assist with integrating newly acquired entities' general ledgers onto Vantagepoint, including mapping legacy charts of accounts, and lease schedules to Spheros' standard structure. Help with new acquisition accounting to ensure compliance with GAAP. Maintain ASC 842 lease schedules for the entity portfolio, calculating and updating right-of-use assets and lease liabilities as leases are added or modified. Support due diligence data requests during the acquisition process, pulling and organizing historical financial data. Business Intelligence Understand how information flows within Vantagepoint and apply that knowledge to keep reporting accurate as new entities come online. Assist in translating account-level data into recommended action items for the General Ledger Manager. Project Management Communicate proactively, professionally, and transparently with teammates and other departments. Assist the Controller with accounting-related process improvement projects. Leadership / Management Possess a desire for lifelong learning; pursue continuing education on technical accounting topics such as lease accounting and purchase accounting. Mentor and support the development of newer accounting staff through day-to-day interactions. Financial Acumen Monitor actual revenue and expenses against budget and/or forecast as requested. Client Service Build effective working relationships with entity-level accounting teams project managers, and external auditors. Other ad hoc duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications 4+ years of accounting experience, ideally including exposure to lease accounting (ASC 842) and transaction/purchase accounting. CPA or actively pursuing CPA a plus. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience. Microsoft Office Products, ERP software (Vantagepoint or similar project-based ERP preferred), BI reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) Why Spheros Environmental? Flexible Work Environment: 100% remote work with occasional travel requirements. Competitive Compensation: Salary range of $80,000 - $120,000 negotiable based on experience, plus bonuses and 401(k) contributions. Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities, mentorship, and career growth. Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive and successful team dedicated to excellence in client service and innovation. Opportunities to provide clients with services from all of Spheros Environmental practice areas. Apply today! Spheros Environmental is an equal-opportunity employer.