Senior Accountant

Location and Compensation

• New York City – 800 3rd Ave, Suite 3901
• Work Arrangement: 4 days/week in office (Fridays remote)
• Base Salary: $110,000 – $120,000 annually (eligible for annual discretionary bonus)

At JDA TSG
, we equip many of the world's major brands with top‑tier specialized talent, business process expertise, and technologies to drive their organizations in exciting new directions. We provide exceptional focus, flexibility, and confidence with every client we serve.

We have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Accountant
. This individual will play a key role in day‑to‑day accounting operations and month‑end close, reporting directly to the Controller and supporting management with analysis and insights.

• General Accounting & Month‑End Close
  • Own and perform key components of the monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
  • Maintain the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations (cash, AR, AP, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, intercompany, etc.).
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting packages, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to U.S. GAAP.
  • Analyze variances against budget/forecast and prior periods; provide clear, concise explanations and actionable insights to management.
  • Assist with preparation of supporting schedules for internal and external stakeholders (e.g., banks, auditors, tax advisors, lenders).
• Revenue, Billing & Accounts Receivable
  • Support revenue recognition in accordance with applicable accounting policies and contracts.
  • Oversee client invoicing and billing processes; ensure accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.
  • Monitor accounts receivable aging, support collections efforts, and help improve DSO and cash flow.
• Accounts Payable, Expenses & Cash Management
  • Review vendor invoices and employee expense reports for accuracy, coding, and policy compliance.
  • Support weekly payment runs and cash disbursements; help maintain accurate cash forecasts.
  • Support payroll‑related accounting and reconciliation activities, including reviewing ADP payroll reports, reconciling payroll‑related balance sheet accounts, and partnering with Payroll/HR to resolve discrepancies.
  • Assist in maintaining strong internal controls over purchasing, disbursements, and approvals.
• Policies, Controls & Process Improvement
  • Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate accounting processes and reporting.
  • Support the implementation and optimization of accounting systems and related tools.
• Audit & Compliance
  • Coordinate with external auditors; prepare schedules and respond to audit inquiries.
  • Assist with tax compliance support, including gathering information for corporate income tax, sales/use tax, and other statutory filings (in partnership with external advisors as needed).
• Cross‑Functional Support
  • Partner with operations, FP&A, HR, and other internal teams to ensure accounting alignment with business activities.
  • Support ad‑hoc analysis, special projects, and client‑facing work as needed.

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Credential – CPA or progress toward CPA strongly preferred but not required.
• Experience – 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with a Big‑4 or national public accounting firm and/or within a professional services environment.
• Accounting Knowledge – Solid working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general corporate accounting practices.
• Technical Skills – Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Net Suite, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Intacct) and strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, basic modeling and analysis). Comfortable working with cloud‑based tools and collaboration platforms.
• Core Competencies – Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; high attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities; clear…