Senior Accountant

Cowbell

. Prepare and maintain current balance sheet account reconciliations, researching and clearing reconciling items .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United States, CanadaSenior💰 $85,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close processes, and intercompany accounting across multiple entities. Proficient in GAAP and experienced in using NetSuite for financial management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Balance Sheet ReconciliationMonth-End CloseMulti-Entity AccountingNetSuite ExperienceGAAP Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Journal Entry PreparationTransaction CategorizationBank Statement ReconciliationIntercompany ReconciliationFinancial Auditing

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTime Management SkillsInitiativeIndependence

Tools & Technologies

NetSuite

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Industry Keywords

Insurance Industry KnowledgeMulti-Currency Exposure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and maintain current balance sheet account reconciliations, researching and clearing reconciling items
Reconcile bank statements
Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and other adjusting entries, with supporting documentation
Categorize and post transactions in the general ledger
Conduct month-end and year-end closes according to the close calendar
Prepare intercompany entries and reconciliations across entities
Support monthly close for international entities in the UK, Australia, and India and review their reconciliations
Maintain and update accounting records, workpapers, and files
Prepare schedules and documents for audits
Work across company entities, including international entities, while expanding the role as the company scales

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
5+ years of relevant accounting experience, with hands-on ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close
Multi-entity accounting experience; intercompany and multi-currency exposure preferred
Insurance industry knowledge and experience preferred
Experience with NetSuite preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of GAAP
High degree of initiative and independence in completing tasks
Good problem-solving and time management skills
Must be eligible to work in the US; Cowbell is an E-Verify employer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional compensation, including bonus/incentive compensation and equity, as applicable
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package
Competitive compensation
Continuous opportunities for professional development