Sr. Accountant Job New York New York USA,Accounting

Senior Accountant

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid - 3 days/week in-office)

Compensation: $110,000 - $125,000 base + bonus

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced, analytical Senior Accountant to join a growing Finance team supporting leading global capital markets and financial infrastructure platforms.

Reporting directly to the Regional Controller, this role plays a pivotal part in owning end-to-end financial closes, performing complex general ledger accounting, navigating technical US GAAP standards, and driving process automation. This is an ideal position for a high-performing accountant looking for strong cross-functional exposure, audit leadership, and strategic visibility.

Key Responsibilities

Own the execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close cycles with a focus on speed, precision, and operational excellence.
Prepare, review, and post high-level journal entries, including complex accruals, revenue allocations, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
Perform detailed balance sheet account reconciliations and build comprehensive financial statement packages (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for executive review.
Research complex, non-routine accounting matters (e.g., ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 842 lease accounting) and draft clear, actionable technical accounting memos.
Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors, manage audit work papers, and maintain internal controls (SOX framework) to mitigate risk.
Perform deep-dive variance analyses (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast) and collaborate with finance partners on annual operating budgets and rolling forecasts.
Identify operational bottlenecks and lead initiatives to streamline and automate accounting workflows using modern software and tech tools.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3 to 5+ years of progressive, full-cycle general ledger and financial reporting experience.
Strong foundational knowledge and practical application of US GAAP.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets (advanced formulas, dynamic modeling, index/match, pivot tables).
Demonstrated capability to untangle complex accounting transactions and present findings clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

Active CPA / CMA designation (or active candidate tracking toward completion).
"Big 4" or mid-tier public accounting background.
Hands-on experience with Workday ERP or similar enterprise platforms (Oracle, SAP).
Familiarity with IFRS accounting standards.

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