Senior Accountant

June 6, 2026

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Overview <div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Smile Brands is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team. This role is responsible for supporting the monthly close process, maintaining accurate financial records, performing account reconciliations and analysis, and assisting with financial reporting and audit support.</div><div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"> </div><div>The ideal candidate has strong general ledger accounting experience, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines.</div> Schedule (days/hours) Monday - Friday 8am-5pm (PST) Responsibilities <div>General Accounting & Analysis</div><ul data-spread="false"><li>Prepare and post journal entries to support monthly close activities</li><li>Perform monthly reconciliations and analysis for complex balance sheet accounts</li><li>Review general ledger activity and research material variances</li><li>Analyze reserve accounts and trends to ensure appropriate financial reserves are maintained</li><li>Identify accounting risks, discrepancies, and process improvement opportunities</li><li>Review standard accruals and recommend adjustments based on trends and business activity</li></ul><div>Month-End Close & Financial Reporting</div><ul data-spread="false"><li>Support the monthly and annual close process, including tracking deliverables and meeting deadlines</li><li>Assist with preparation and distribution of financial reporting packages</li><li>Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses for management and operational teams</li><li>Ensure financial data is accurate and compliant with GAAP</li></ul><div>Audit & Compliance</div><ul data-spread="false"><li>Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audit requests</li><li>Assist with maintaining and improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Communicate control gaps or process concerns to Accounting leadership in a timely manner</li></ul><div>Additional Support</div><ul data-spread="false"><li>Participate in special projects and cross-functional finance initiatives as needed</li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li data-section-id="ybfc6f" data-start="2128" data-end="2239">3+ years of corporate/general ledger accounting experience with responsibility for month-end close activities</li><li data-section-id="h09i3v" data-start="2240" data-end="2399">Experience supporting and owning components of the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis</li><li data-section-id="1wp44ns" data-start="2400" data-end="2464">Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles</li><li data-section-id="1nvsjrt" data-start="2465" data-end="2595">Experience preparing complex journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and financial reporting schedules</li><li data-section-id="o8fede" data-start="2596" data-end="2699">Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis functions</li><li data-section-id="7gxz27" data-start="2700" data-end="2753">Experience working within ERP or accounting systems</li><li data-section-id="1n9e5te" data-start="2754" data-end="2840">Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li><li data-section-id="blbwvg" data-start="2841" data-end="2904">Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills</li><li data-section-id="135x2me" data-start="2905" data-end="2984">Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership</li></ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul><li data-section-id="6jyqi2" data-start="3015" data-end="3075">Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li data-section-id="63rxdu" data-start="3076" data-end="3157">Prior experience as a Senior Accountant or equivalent corporate accounting role</li><li data-section-id="rrardi" data-start="3158" data-end="3188">Public accounting experience</li><li data-section-id="1e7bldl" data-start="3189" data-end="3232">Experience working with large ERP systems</li><li data-section-id="92a5f7" data-start="3233" data-end="3293">Experience supporting audits and preparing audit schedules</li></ul> Compensation $90,000 - $100,000 per year About Us Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site. Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com

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