Senior Accountant

Primary

Job Title:

Senior Accountant

Alternate / Related Job Titles:

• Senior Retail Accountant
• Accounting Manager – Grocery/Retail
• Senior GL Accountant
• Construction & Operations Accountant

Location & Onsite Flexibility:

New York, NY (Manhattan) — Onsite Job Details

• Position Type: Direct Hire (Full-Time)
• Start: As Soon As Possible
• Salary: $100,000/year
• Benefits: Competitive benefits package (details provided during hiring process)

About the Company

This organization is a high-end, rapidly expanding grocery concept generating approximately $20M in annual revenue
. The company is scaling across multiple locations and is focused on operational excellence, disciplined financial controls, and strong infrastructure to support continued growth.

This role reports directly to the CFO / Owner and supervises an in-store Accounts Payable Clerk and store-level accounting support
.

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant will lead day-to-day accounting operations at the store level, oversee cash flow and AP functions, support construction accounting for new store buildouts
, and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. This role requires strong hands‑on accounting expertise, operational discipline, and experience supporting multi‑location retail growth
. The ideal candidate brings direct experience in grocery or retail accounting and has hands‑on knowledge of Sage Intacct and/or Net Suite to support scalable financial operations.

Key Responsibilities Daily Accounting Operations

• Oversee daily store-level financial operations, ensuring accurate capture of sales, expenses, inventory activity
  , and operational metrics.
• Monitor POS integrations, merchant services deposits, and sales reconciliations.
• Review daily cash reports, bank activity, and variances; investigate discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger activity
  .

Accounts Payable Oversight

• Supervise the in-store AP Clerk, ensuring proper invoice coding, vendor setup, approvals, and timely payments
  .
• Review AP aging weekly and elevate issues impacting cash flow.
• Reconcile vendor statements monthly; ensure credits and rebates are recorded correctly.
• Enforce disciplined purchasing, approval, and documentation workflows.

Construction Accounting (New Store Buildouts)

• Maintain job‑cost accounting for new locations, tracking budgets, commitments, and actuals.
• Process construction invoices, lien waivers, change orders, and WIP schedules.
• Coordinate with general contractors, architects, and internal stakeholders.
• Support capex reporting, spend forecasting, and documentation for lenders, landlords, and investors.

Cash Flow Management

• Prepare daily cash flow forecasts incorporating AP, payroll timing, deposits, and operating needs.
• Monitor liquidity and proactively advise leadership on cash requirements.
• Recommend cash optimization strategies aligned with inventory and purchasing cycles.

Month‑End Close & Financial Reporting

• Partner with the outside accounting firm to close books by the 15th of each month
  .
• Prepare and review supporting schedules including accruals, prepaids, AP, AR, inventory, fixed assets, and job cost.
• Perform and review key reconciliations (bank, credit cards, inventory, balance sheet accounts).
• Assist with monthly financial statements and variance analysis
  .

Inventory & Cost Controls

• Oversee weekly and monthly inventory counts; validate shrink, spoilage, waste, and adjustments.
• Monitor COGS trends, margins, and purchasing patterns
  .
• Partner with department managers to strengthen controls around receiving, pricing, and stock management.

Process Improvement & Internal Controls

• Implement consistent accounting procedures across current and future store locations.
• Strengthen internal controls over cash handling, purchasing, receiving, and inventory.
• Document workflows and train staff on accounting best practices.

Skills & Qualifications Required Skills

• 5–10 years of accounting experience, ideally in grocery, retail, hospitality, or multi‑unit operations
• Hands‑on experience with Sage Intacct and/or Net Suite (configuration, workflows, reporting, integrations)
• Strong general ledger, AP oversight, and month‑end close experience
• Construction accounting or job‑costing experience
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with POS and inventory systems

Preferred Skills

• CPA designation (not required)
• Experience supporting rapid growth or new location expansion
• Exposure to lender or investor reporting

Additional Qualifications

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to work on‑site daily in a fast‑paced retail environment
• High integrity, attention to detail, and an ownership mindset

Client Description

High‑end, multi‑location grocery retailer focused on premium offerings and operational excellence.

Job Number: 26-00039

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