Senior Accountant; Interim

Job Title: Senior Accountant (Interim) –
Pay Rate: $50-55/hour

Duration: 4-month engagement with possibility of extension –
Schedule: Hybrid – 2-3 days/week onsite in NYC

Our client, a large global financial services and capital markets organization, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing finance team. This role will support month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, audit support, technical accounting research, and process improvement initiatives within a fast-paced corporate environment.

• Own monthly and annual close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany activity, fixed assets, and liability accounts
• Support external audits and maintain audit work papers/documentation
• Assist with technical accounting research, including revenue recognition and lease accounting matters
• Partner with leadership on variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives
• Support internal controls and SOX compliance efforts

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and full-cycle accounting
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas)
• Experience with Workday ERP and/or IFRS is a plus

Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.