Senior Accountant

Description: Senior Accountant What we are: Fun, fast-paced, client-focused, people-centric, inviting, flexible, and rapidly growing.What we are not: Overly structured, uncompromising, disengaged, or disconnected. We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support and strengthen the financial operations of our growing company. This role requires strong technical accounting expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and a passion for process improvement. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate financial reporting, efficient month-end close execution, and compliance with internal controls and GAAP standards. The work we do is categorically awesome, and we are seeking the right fit based on experience and culture. If you enjoy diving into the details, optimizing financial processes, and working with great people in a fast-paced, collaborative environment — this role might be a great fit for you!
Company DescriptionWe are a leading provider of wireless, mesh-networked, "Internet of Things" (IoT) sensors for industrial environments. Our cost-effective, plug-and-play products empower plants of all sizes to conduct predictive and preventative maintenance on mission-critical and secondary equipment in order to maximize uptime. (I.e. We help with things like getting your Prime packages to you faster!)

Reports to: Controller

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Office Location: Queens Gate area of Cincinnati, OH

Onsite Requirements: Onsite, remote flexibility as needed

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. **Sponsorship is not available at this time** 

Exemption Status: Exempt

Job Description

This position will give you the opportunity to:

Financial Close & General Ledger

• Prepare, review, and reconcile key general ledger accounts, including accrued liabilities, prepaids, payroll, warranty reserves, and other miscellaneous accounts.
• Ensure proper cutoff, completeness, and accuracy of period-end balances.

Revenue Accounting and Reporting

• Record revenue accruals based on sales activity, contract terms, and delivery/performance obligations.
• Support compliant revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606, ensuring accurate timing of revenue and alignment with supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual variance analysis across revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses, and balance sheet accounts.
• Identify key drivers of variances and translate findings into clear, actionable insights for management.
• Partner with FP&A, operations, and departmental leaders to validate variances and align corrective actions.
• Prepare variance commentary for monthly financial packages, board reports, and executive dashboards.
• Develop and maintain standardized variance analysis templates to improve consistency and reporting quality.

Intercompany & Consolidations

• Perform intercompany reconciliations and support elimination of entries during the monthly consolidation process in accordance with ASC 810.
• Coordinate with domestic and international subsidiaries to resolve discrepancies and improve the intercompany process.

Lease Accounting

• Maintain and update the company’s lease portfolio in accordance with ASC 842.
• Record monthly ROU amortization, interest, and lease liability activity while ensuring completeness of new and modified leases.

Assurance & Tax Support

• Prepare audit and tax workpapers and provide required documentation to external service providers.
• Assist in responding to audit & tax inquiries, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely completion.

Process, Controls, and Data Integrity

• Support system enhancements and cross-departmental initiatives that strengthen reporting.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial data across general ledgers, subledgers, and supporting systems.
• Validate transactional data, journal entries, and account balances to prevent errors and misstatements
• Assist in designing, documenting, and implementing internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with US GAAP and company policies.

Technology Architecture

• Assist with the design and execution of the enterprise automation and AI strategy as it pertains to corporate finance
• Operationalize automation and AI use cases (knowledge retrieval, intelligent triage, automate approvals, autonomous and prompted user workflows)
• Assist with the on-going effort to establish governance and standards for financial data integrity

Requirements:

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (CPA preferred).
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in technology or consulting
• Exposure to a multi-book and multi-currency reporting environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, including ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 830, and ASC 810
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and advanced Excel skills
•  A professional interested in information architecture/automation design and governance 
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying issues and solutions.
• The ability to demonstrate exceptional communication and collaboration skills with a strong focus on delivering customer-delight experience in every interaction.

Culture Fit Requirements:

• High intellect and strong analytical skills
• Innovative and driven to constantly improve
• Non-bureaucratic, flexible, and able to thrive in a fast-moving environment with a “roll off your shoulders” mentality.
• Positive energy and attitude towards people and problem-solving 
• Demonstrates a balance of humility, strong work ethic, and interpersonal savvy ("Humble, Hungry, and Smart") in approach to teamwork and problem-solving.  
• Demonstrates a “Can Do” mentality. 

Why Waites? 

At Waites, we offer an attractive base salary with a strong history of profit sharing. We are intensely customer-focused, with a culture that encourages hard work, fun, and mutual success. As we continue to grow, there will be many opportunities for professional advancement and development. If you are a talented accounting professional looking for an exciting new challenge, please apply!

WST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.