Senior Accountant

Hybrid role in Phoenix - Join a growing, acquisition-driven company where you'll own key accounting activities, lead month-end reporting, & drive process improvements. Put your GAAP expertise & analytical mindset to work in a high-impact role. **Job Purpose:** Our Senior Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the company's operational and financial performance by managing key accounting processes, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, and supporting efficient month-end close activities. This position partners with cross-functional teams to strengthen internal controls, improve financial processes, and provide timely insights that support business operations and decision-making. **Job Responsibilities:** ● Accounting responsibilities related to many different areas of Corporate-level accounting, including, but not limited to, financial statement consolidation, joint ventures, variance analysis, equity earnings, business combinations, intercompany accounting, etc. ● Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal management and external stakeholders. ● Participate in the month-end close process, including the preparation and/or review of journal entries, account reconciliations, variance explanations and other financial information and supporting schedules. ● Act as the subject matter expert for assigned areas of responsibility and interact with all levels of management regarding issues related to these specific areas. ● Research and document technical accounting guidance to support management positions, as needed. ● Analyze financial data and trends to identify variances, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement. ● Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation, explanations, and support. ● Collaborate with key business partners and other stakeholders to gather information, resolve issues, and communicate financial information effectively. **Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:** ● Knowledge of accounting functions and strong knowledge of US GAAP. ● Working knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle and SAP GL) a plus. ● Must be a solid team player and demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment across functional areas. ● Reliable, flexible, and engaged, with a process improvement mindset. ● Excellent analytical, problem-solving and leadership skills ● Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. ● Public accounting firm or publicly traded company experience is a plus. **Work Experience:** ● 3-5 years of related job experience. ● Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment. ● Ability to work quickly and efficiently. ● Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required. ● Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework. ● Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. ● Strong planning and organization skills are required. **Education:** ● Bachelor's Degree ● Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants **What We Offer** * Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc. * Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities. * Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions. * Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits. **About Veritiv** Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit [www.veritiv.com](http://www.veritiv.com/) and connect with the Company on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/veritiv/).