Senior Accountant

Organizational Overview

McDermott + Bull is a leading international executive search firm with offices in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Established in 2001, we have steadily grown to rank among North America's top 25 executive search firms by delivering impactful leadership solutions that align with our clients' immediate and strategic needs. Our reputation as a trusted advisor in executive search stems from our commitment to operational excellence and deep sector expertise, allowing us to provide customized, high-impact talent solutions that drive sustainable success.

Our unique approach combines the agility and responsiveness of a boutique firm with the resources and sophistication typically found in larger organizations. This entrepreneurial mindset empowers our team to be innovative, collaborative, and client-focused, enabling us to solve complex leadership challenges and guide transformational change across various industries.

About the Role

McDermott + Bull is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated
Senior Accountant
to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to gain exposure to all facets of corporate accounting — from accounts payable and receivable to payroll, reporting, and process improvement. The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely financial operations across multiple business units, while also contributing to efficiency improvements and supporting leadership with meaningful financial insights.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional looking to build a strong foundation in accounting, grow their skill set, and make an immediate impact in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices in a timely manner and ensure integrity of all payments
• Maintain vendor information in financial database
• Process and reconcile all monthly corporate credit card statements
• Record daily invoices and receive payments
• Prepare and analyze accounts receivable reports and improve/optimize collection times by establishing targets and monitoring collections
• Assist in month-end close and reporting for multiple business units
• Oversee onboarding, payroll, and termination processes for McDermott + Bull Interim Leaders business unit
• Produce weekly and monthly financial reports to share with leadership team
• Assist in year-end close and preparation for tax season
• Perform root cause analysis when required and prepare corrective entries
• Analyze accounting systems, identify any inaccuracies, and recommend improvement measures to all
• Provide general office administrative duties
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned

Mission-Critical Objectives (First 6 Months)

• Gain responsibility and ownership for all parts of A/R and A/P processes across each business unit
• Develop a strong understanding of the unique accounting requirements and nuances for each business unit
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and ability to function in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
• 1–4 years of experience in a comparable accounting role is required
• Strong AP/AR experience is required
• QuickBooks experience strongly preferred; experience with other accounting software platforms required
• Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word) is required
• Strong Excel skills required: Power BI is a plus
• Detail-oriented and demonstrates a sense of urgency
• Ability to organize and prioritize to meet competing deadlines
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and a demonstrated sense of urgency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer service mindset
• Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot quickly and accurately
• Experience working on-site in a professional office environment is required
• Experience working across multiple business units is a plus

Attributes

• Self-motivated with an impeccable work ethic
• Adaptable and able to build rapport quickly across teams and business units
• Coachable, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Highly organized and efficient with the ability to work with a calm sense of urgency
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Collaborative team player who champions and supports colleagues
• Critical thinker with a solutions-oriented mindset
• High level of emotional intelligence, discretion, self-awareness, diplomacy, and courtesy
• Viewed as a trusted partner and thought contributor to internal stakeholders
• Possesses executive presence with the ability to interact with all levels of an organization

What We Offer

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible Vacation Policy
• Generous Parental Leave
• Hybrid Work Environment

Professional Development

• Promote from Within
• Mentorship Programs
• Activate 180 High-Performance Coaching
• Access to Continuous Training

Life Planning

• 401(k) Options with a Contribution Match
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance

Employee Wellness

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending