Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a services organization in New York, New York. This permanent role supports core financial operations, including reporting, close activities, compliance, and project-based accounting, while partnering closely with finance and operations leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities to maintain accurate records and support timely financial reporting.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger review.
• Prepare internal financial reports and analyses that help leadership evaluate performance and business trends.
• Manage project-related financial tracking by monitoring revenue, client billing, expenses, and budget activity across engagements.
• Coordinate with operational and project teams to improve the accuracy of project financial data and revenue recognition.
• Support audit readiness by organizing documentation, responding to auditor requests, and assisting with tax and regulatory filings.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and workflow efficiency.
• Contribute to the rollout and ongoing use of financial tools, reporting solutions, and documented accounting procedures.
• Provide guidance to less experienced accounting staff and assist with financial analysis or special projects as business needs evolve.

Qualifications:

• Active CPA license is required.

• At least 5 years of accounting experience, ideally out of a large organization or managing at a smaller organization

• Self-sufficient and individual contributor

• Strong command of financial reporting standards, general ledger accounting, and month-end close procedures.

• Hands-on experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.

• Background in project accounting and revenue recognition for service-based organizations is preferred.

• Familiarity with federal contracting accounting and internal control practices is a plus.

Compensation

$150,000.00-$195,000.00 Yearly

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