Senior Accountant POST NUMBER: 483548

New York, NY
Client: Software/Technology Organization - *High Growth Start Up*
Role: Senior Accountant
Salary: $120,000 - $140,000/annually Equity

Location: Manhattan, NY - *3 days a week onsite*

Job Description:

What You’ll Do

Core Accounting & Month-End Close

  • Drive the Close: Execute monthly accounting close activities and deliver accurate, timely financial results.

  • Balance Sheet Ownership: Perform key reconciliations and conduct rigorous actual-vs.-actual flux analyses with high attention to detail.

  • Technical Operations: Support lease accounting (ASC 842) and fixed asset accounting.

Compliance, Audit & Reporting

  • Internal Controls: Maintain effective internal controls and ensure strict compliance with SOX requirements.

  • External Audit & Reporting: Coordinate external audit requests and support the preparation of SEC filings and external reporting deadlines.

  • Global Compliance: Support international compliance efforts, including statutory reporting, local GAAP requirements, and coordination with global advisors.

  • Tax & Intercompany: Monitor international tax obligations, assist with transfer pricing documentation, and manage cross-border intercompany transactions.

Process Optimization & Systems

  • System Evolution: Participate in system testing and support ERP and financial system implementations (NetSuite).

  • Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify process bottlenecks, design automated workflows, and drive projects to scale our accounting operations.

  • Special Projects: Support ad hoc initiatives across inventory management, budgeting, financial metrics, and technical accounting research.

Who You Are

Your Experience & Qualifications

  • Years of Experience: 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience (a mix of public accounting and industry experience is highly preferred).

  • Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent. CPA is a strong plus.

  • Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP; experience with ASC 842 is a plus.

  • Systems Savvy: Proficient with ERP systems (NetSuite experience is a major plus); advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. System implementation experience is a plus.

Your Mindset & Professional Approach

  • AI-Empowered Practitioner: You have the discipline to leverage AI tools to accelerate supporting work (e.g., technical research, documentation, reconciliation prep) without compromising accuracy. You apply rigorous validation habits to ensure all AI-assisted output meets uncompromising financial reporting standards.

  • Agile & Collaborative: A self-motivated team player who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments. You are comfortable managing multiple projects, prioritizing competing demands, and meeting tight deadlines.

  • Clear Communicator: Strong business acumen paired with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Posted 2026-08-06

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