Sr. Accountant POST NUMBER: 157767

Senior Accountant Location: Hybrid (4 days/week in-office ) Compensation: $110,000 - $140,000 Base Annual Discretionary Bonus Join a dynamic NYC professional services firm as a Senior Accountant , where you will serve as a pillar of their finance operations. Reporting directly to the Controller, you will move beyond simple data entry to own key components of the month-end close, revenue recognition, and strategic financial analysis. This is a "hands-on" leadership-track role for an ambitious accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to see the direct impact of their work on a scaling organization. Full-Cycle Accounting Own the Close: Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including complex accruals, intercompany reconciliations, and GL maintenance. Financial Reporting: Prepare GAAP-compliant management reporting packages and provide the "why" behind the numbers through rigorous variance analysis against budgets and forecasts. Audit & Compliance: Act as the primary liaison for external auditors and tax advisors, ensuring all schedules and statutory filings are accurate and timely. Operational Excellence Revenue & Billing: Partner with the business to support revenue recognition and oversee the invoicing lifecycle to optimize DSO and cash flow. Payroll & Expenses: Collaborate with HR to reconcile payroll activities (ADP) and ensure internal controls over purchasing and disbursements remain ironclad. Process Architecture: Identify and implement opportunities to automate and standardize accounting workflows to support the firm's continued growth. The Ideal Profile Experience: 5 years of progressive accounting experience. A background in Big 4 or national public accounting is highly preferred. Technical Skills: Strong foundation in U.S. GAAP and proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Dynamics, or similar). Excel Mastery: You should be a power user capable of utilizing pivot tables, lookups, and basic modeling to resolve complex accounting issues. Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA (or progress toward it) is a significant plus.