Sr. Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations and strengthen financial reporting for the business in New York, New York. This role combines hands-on responsibility for legal entity accounting, cash-related activities, and broader finance support, making it well suited for someone who enjoys both precision and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate brings a public accounting foundation, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage recurring deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and review legal entity financial results to help ensure accurate and timely reporting across the organization.
• Oversee cash accounting activities, including monitoring transactions, reconciling balances, and resolving discrepancies efficiently.
• Assist with month-end and period-end close processes by recording entries, analyzing account activity, and supporting variance reviews.
• Partner with finance stakeholders to provide accounting insight, respond to reporting needs, and contribute to decision-support analysis.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation that reinforce compliance, audit readiness, and internal control standards.
• Use Excel and other financial tools to organize data, perform reconciliations, and improve the accuracy of reporting outputs.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors by preparing requested materials and explaining accounting support when needed.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of relevant accounting or audit experience, including a foundation in public accounting or Big 4 audit environments.
• Background in financial statement analysis, audit support, and formal financial reporting responsibilities.
• Experience working with cash accounting processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting support.
• CPA designation or meaningful progress toward certification is strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with finance and business partners.

Compensation

$100,000.00-$120,000.00 Yearly

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