Senior Accountant (Interim) POST NUMBER: 483188

Job Title: Senior Accountant (Interim)
Location: Hybrid – New York, NY
Compensation: $55/hour

Overview

Our client, a profitable mid-sized operating company, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its finance team on a contract basis. Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager and partnering closely with the Controller, this individual will play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, audit activities, and financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain daily bank feed transactions within the general ledger
• Review, reconcile, and resolve Navan corporate credit card transactions
• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation for accounting transactions
• Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations for:
  • Bank accounts
  • Prepaid expenses
  • Accruals
  • Fixed assets
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies
• Partner with vendors and customers to resolve billing and payment issues
• Support accounts receivable collections efforts as needed
• Follow established internal controls and accounting policies
• Assist with SOX documentation and maintenance of audit-ready supporting schedules
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits
• Respond to auditor requests and assist during quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Analyze account activity, investigate variances, and research unusual transactions
• Assist with ad hoc accounting and finance projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong operational accounting and month-end close experience
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger activities
• NetSuite experience strongly preferred
• FloQast experience is a plus
• Strong Excel skills and overall systems aptitude
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams