Senior Corporate Accountant Jobs
Senior Corporate Accountant jobs are open across financial services, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and retail, from mid-level to senior manager, with specializations in financial reporting, internal controls, and consolidations. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
Find JobsLooking for remote work? View remote senior corporate accountant jobs →Overview
Showing 5 of 282+ Senior Corporate Accountant jobs
- Execute month end closing activities including journal entries, financial analysis, account reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.
- Adhere to internal closing schedules and reporting deadlines.
- Assist with the preparation of internal financial reports, including monthly, quarterly and annual financial operating reports, as well as analyses of key performance measures.
- Reconcile and maintain schedules for all monthly intercompany journal entries.
- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries to general ledger accounts, and document support for transactions.
- Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and report, identify and correct errors as required.
- Assist with day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable / receivable data as needed.
- Support timely monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of all GL accounts.
- Assist in providing detailed variance analysis and explanations for variances to budget / forecast.
- Set up CAPEX projects and convert them into Fixed Assets in the assets register
- Maintain fixed asset register, ensuring proper recording of all additions and disposals, calculation of depreciation, monthly reconciliations, and comparison of expenditures to capital budgets.
- Provide support to the external auditors including planning and monitoring interim and year-end audit requests.
- Prepare other financial reports as requested by management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
- Provide support for annual budgeting process.
- Support the corporate accounting team during audits by preparing necessary documentation, facilitating access to financial records.
- Seek and implement process improvements, efficiencies and automation opportunities in the financial close process.
- Perform special projects and other tasks as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other similar business degree.
- 3 – 7 years of accounting, finance or related experience.
- Strong understanding of financial and accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial management software, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel. Skilled in managing and analyzing large datasets efficiently.
- Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and high degree of accuracy.
- Highly organized with ability to prioritize responsibilities effectively to meet deadlines.
- Open to growth, driven, and willing to learn in a complex environment.
- Excellent communication (both oral & written) and interpersonal skills.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
- Capable of handling stress and performing effectively under pressure.
- Progressive experience in Accounting and/or in Corporate Accounting/Financial Reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Great Plains Financials.
- Prior Experience with an ERP system implementation.
- Execute month end closing activities including journal entries, financial analysis, account reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.
- Adhere to internal closing schedules and reporting deadlines.
- Assist with the preparation of internal financial reports, including monthly, quarterly and annual financial operating reports, as well as analyses of key performance measures.
- Reconcile and maintain schedules for all monthly intercompany journal entries.
- Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries to general ledger accounts, and document support for transactions.
- Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and report, identify and correct errors as required.
- Assist with day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable / receivable data as needed.
- Support timely monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of all GL accounts.
- Assist in providing detailed variance analysis and explanations for variances to budget / forecast.
- Set up CAPEX projects and convert them into Fixed Assets in the assets register
- Maintain fixed asset register, ensuring proper recording of all additions and disposals, calculation of depreciation, monthly reconciliations, and comparison of expenditures to capital budgets.
- Provide support to the external auditors including planning and monitoring interim and year-end audit requests.
- Prepare other financial reports as requested by management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
- Provide support for annual budgeting process.
- Support the corporate accounting team during audits by preparing necessary documentation, facilitating access to financial records.
- Seek and implement process improvements, efficiencies and automation opportunities in the financial close process.
- Perform special projects and other tasks as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other similar business degree.
- 3 – 7 years of accounting, finance or related experience.
- Strong understanding of financial and accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial management software, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel. Skilled in managing and analyzing large datasets efficiently.
- Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and high degree of accuracy.
- Highly organized with ability to prioritize responsibilities effectively to meet deadlines.
- Open to growth, driven, and willing to learn in a complex environment.
- Excellent communication (both oral & written) and interpersonal skills.
- Proactive and self-motivated.
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
- Capable of handling stress and performing effectively under pressure.
- Progressive experience in Accounting and/or in Corporate Accounting/Financial Reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Great Plains Financials.
- Prior Experience with an ERP system implementation.
Senior Corporate Accountant Jobs by Experience Level
Top Cities Hiring Senior Corporate Accountants
Explore senior corporate accountant openings in the cities hiring most right now.
See All 282+ Senior Corporate Accountant Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsSenior Corporate Accountant Job Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software11
- Consulting & Professional Services8
- Electronics & Hardware7
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Retail6
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior corporate accountant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with a CPA or CPA-in-progress preferred
- Three to five or more years of general ledger, close, and financial reporting experience
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- Experience preparing or supporting consolidation of multiple legal entities
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling
Tips for Your Senior Corporate Accountant Job Search
Tailor your resume to each filing
Senior corporate accountant roles vary by whether the employer files under GAAP or IFRS and whether the company is publicly traded. Highlight which standard you've worked under, your experience with 10-K or 10-Q filings, and whether you've supported external auditors directly.
Lead with close cycle metrics
Hiring managers for this role scan for evidence you can own a close. Quantify how many entities or subsidiaries you consolidated, how many days your current close runs, and any improvements you drove, rather than listing generic duties like 'prepared journal entries.'
Target openings by entity structure
A senior corporate accountant role at a single-entity private company and one at a multi-entity public company are very different jobs. Filter openings by whether the employer is publicly traded, has international subsidiaries, or uses a shared services model, then apply where your experience aligns.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior corporate accountant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for technical close-process questions
Interviewers will ask you to walk through a month-end close from journal entries to reconciliations to management reporting. Practice describing your exact steps, the systems you use, and how you handle variances or accrual discrepancies before your interview.
Negotiate beyond base pay at offer stage
At this level, CPA exam reimbursement, study leave, continuing education allowances, and bonus structure are all negotiable. Ask for the full compensation breakdown in writing before accepting, and confirm whether bonuses are discretionary or formula-driven.
Senior Corporate Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior corporate accountants?
The companies hiring the most senior corporate accountants right now include SmartStop Self Storage, Burns & McDonnell, and Rippling, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is strongest in industries with complex multi-entity structures, including financial services, healthcare systems, and large-scale manufacturing.
How many senior corporate accountant jobs are remote?
About 43% of senior corporate accountant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly the role has shifted since close and reporting workflows moved to cloud-based ERPs. Financial reporting, consolidations, and technical accounting sub-specializations tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles tied to plant-level or operational accounting are more frequently on-site.
How do you become a senior corporate accountant?
Start with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, then build two to four years of experience in general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting. Earning your CPA significantly strengthens candidacy for senior roles. From there, take on ownership of reconciliations, intercompany eliminations, or a full close cycle to demonstrate readiness for a senior title.
Can you get hired as a senior corporate accountant without direct senior experience?
Yes, if you can show ownership rather than just participation. Employers promote or hire candidates at the senior level when they have led a full close cycle, owned a balance sheet area end-to-end, or supported an audit with minimal supervision. A CPA or progress toward one compensates for a shorter total tenure when the underlying experience is substantive.
What does the senior corporate accountant interview process look like?
Most processes run two to four rounds. The first is typically a recruiter or HR screen focused on experience and fit. A hiring manager interview follows, covering your close process, ERP experience, and how you handle reconciling discrepancies. Technical rounds may include a walkthrough of a sample journal entry, a consolidation scenario, or questions on GAAP treatment for specific transactions. A final round with a controller or CFO is common at larger companies.
Where can I find and apply to senior corporate accountant jobs?
You can find and apply to senior corporate accountant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, industry background, and preferred location or remote arrangement, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
See All 282+ Senior Corporate Accountant Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Jobs