Sr. Accountant- Acquisition & Integration Accounting
Advantive
Role Summary:
The Senior Accountant – M&A plays a critical role in supporting acquisition-related accounting activities, including purchase accounting, opening balance sheet preparation, and integration of acquired entities into our financial systems. This individual will work closely with all Business Operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and seamless integration of acquisitions.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Acquisition Accounting Support (40%)
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Review & Support the drafting of acquisition-related financial disclosures and documentation.
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Upload and reconcile trial balances into NetSuite post-acquisition.
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Collaborate with the Manager and external auditors to provide supporting schedules and audit documentation.
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Collaborate with legacy accounting team to understand roles and responsibilities; and ability to step into those roles if the need arises
2. Integration Project Support (25%)
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Assist with tracking integration milestones and maintaining organized documentation.
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Coordinate with functional teams (e.g., FP&A, Legal, IT, Order Management) to collect data or resolve acquisition-related issues.
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Participate in project meetings and provide status updates on accounting deliverables.
3. Non-Integrated Entity Accounting (25%)
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Perform month-end close activities for non-integrated entities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
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Review historical financial data from legacy systems (e.g., KTBR) for completeness and accuracy.
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Identify and help resolve data integrity or system mapping issues before migration to NetSuite.
4. Documentation and Process Improvement (10%)
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Assist in documenting acquisition accounting procedures, workflows, and best practices.
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Identify opportunities for streamlining acquisition accounting processes and improving internal controls.