Senior Accountant

Location: New York
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Reporting to the Controller U.S. Region, the Senior Accountant is a highly experienced, critical member of the Finance team, responsible for managing complex accounting activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the financial records, and providing comprehensive financial reporting and analysis.
**** Financial Reporting & General Ledger Oversight
***** Month-End Close:
Own the end-to-end monthly and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
* Journal Entries:
Prepare, review, and post complex journal entries, including accruals, prepaid amortization, depreciation, and payroll allocations.
* Reconciliation:
Perform and review detailed Balance Sheet reconciliations for all major accounts, including bank accounts, fixed assets, intercompany accounts, and liability balances.
* Financial Statements:
Prepare and analyze the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for management review.
**** Compliance, Audit, and Control
***** Technical Accounting:
Research complex or non-routine accounting issues (e.g., revenue recognition, lease accounting) and prepare formal technical accounting memos to document conclusions.
* Audit Management:
Serve as a key liaison for external auditors, preparing comprehensive audit work papers, schedules, and documentation to facilitate efficient annual audits.
* Internal Controls:
Maintain and evaluate internal controls over financial reporting (e.g., SOX compliance), recommending and implementing improvements to strengthen the control environment.
**** Financial Analysis and Projects
***** Variance Analysis:
Conduct in-depth variance analysis of actual results versus budget/forecast and prior periods, providing clear and concise explanations to leadership.
* Budget Support:
Assist the Finance Business Partner Team and Controller in the preparation of the annual operating budget and monthly/quarterly financial forecasts.
* Process Improvement:
Proactively identify, design, and implement process efficiencies within the accounting function, leveraging technology and automation where possible.
* Serve as a primary point of contact for financial inquiries from other departments (e.g., Sales, Operations).###
**** Must Have(s):
***** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
* 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas).
* Expert knowledge of US GAAP and full-cycle accounting.
* Superior analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
**** Highly desirable(s)
***** CPA or CMA
* Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate financial data for non-finance staff.
* Proficiency in Google Suite, especially Google Sheet (creating, formatting, and managing spreadsheets).
* Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience with Workday ERP
* Knowledge of IFRS
**** This role is hybrid (2-3 days in the office/week) - based in New York City, NY.
******** Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000/yr
******* Please note that the Salary Range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
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