Senior Accountant

Salary: $85k - 95k per year

Reference: 512017


job summary:

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking to make your mark on a growing organization? We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team in White Plains. This isn't just a role about maintaining books; it's about driving process improvements and providing the analytical insights that fuel their expansion..

location: White Plains, New York
job type: Permanent
salary: $85,000 - 95,000 per year
work hours: 9 to 6
education: Bachelor's degree
experience: 2 Years


responsibilities:

Essential Functions of the Position

1. Monthly Close

• Prepare period-end entries, account reconciliations, and account analyses as it relates to owned areas (including but not limited to accruals, operating expenses, revenue, accounts receivables, fixed assets, and inventories) and maintain appropriate SOX documentation and support when required.
• Facilitate period-end closings by ensuring the accurate and timely completion of all responsibilities.
• Work with Operations and vendors to develop and implement processes to drive continuous improvement to period end close activities.
• Act as a key member of cross-departmental teams to improve the flow of data and reporting.

2. SOX Compliance

• Support implementation and compliance with SOX key controls related to owned accounts and processes.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors related to owned accounts and processes ensuring complete, timely, and accurate responses to information requests.
• Continuously evaluate SOX controls in light of changing systems/processes and work with Internal Audit to identify and implement necessary control changes.

3. Process Improvement

• Review existing processes, structures, and systems to assist in the identification of improvement opportunities with a focus on simplification, standardization, and optimization, especially the reduction of manual activities.
• Help drive the reduction of the close timeline by assessing and streamlining close-related activities.
• Assist in assessing the impact from and implement the required changes to systems, process, policies, and procedures due to new accounting standards, regulatory changes, changes in business strategy, cross-departmental initiatives, and other operational changes.
• Support the implementation of on-going process improvement initiatives.

4. Annual Audit and Quarterly Reviews

• Support information flow between accounting teams, external auditors, and other internal and external partners.
• Prepare balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analyses.
• Provide requested support to Tax and Financial Reporting and adhere to external reporting timelines.

qualifications:

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:

• be at least 18 years of age;
• legally authorized to work in the United States;
• strong verbal and written communication skills;
• BS/BA in accounting, finance or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SOX
• Computer skills including Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics).
• Must be self-motivated, organized and dependable with a strong attention to detail.
• Five + years of accounting experience

skills: Bank Reconciliations, Revenue Recognition

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.


At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.