Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our team on a Contract basis in New York, New York. This role will oversee core accounting activities, support a smooth and accurate close process, and help maintain reliable financial records across operational areas. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Record daily financial activity in NetSuite and ensure transactions are entered accurately and completely.
• Prepare and post journal entries related to routine accounting operations, payroll activity, and other general ledger needs.
• Manage invoice processing, cash receipts, expense reporting, and maintenance of customer and vendor records.
• Contribute to accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows, including disbursements, collections follow-up, and deduction review.
• Complete monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, bank accounts, credit cards, accruals, prepaids, and fixed assets.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities in partnership with the Controller while resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Reconcile inventory data across internal systems, warehouse partners, and co-manufacturing locations, and investigate variances as needed.
• Support audit readiness, compliance reporting, documentation standards, and improvements to accounting systems and processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a product-based, manufacturing, or consumer goods environment.
• Hands-on background in month-end close, general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliation.
• Experience supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, and day-to-day transaction processing.
• Working knowledge of inventory accounting, including reconciliations, adjustments, and cost-related analysis.
• Proficiency with ERP platforms, with NetSuite strongly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to work with detailed financial data accurately.

Compensation

$38.00-$45.00 Hourly

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