Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant – Public REIT / SEC Reporting

Location: Lake Success, NY (On-Site)

Are you a detail-driven accounting professional with a background in SEC reporting
, GAAP compliance
, and real estate finance
? A well-established, publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) in Lake Success, NY is seeking a Senior Accountant to support key financial operations. This is a high-visibility opportunity to contribute to financial reporting, public filings
, and overall accounting excellence in a stable, growth-focused organization.

This is a direct hire opportunity with client company benefits, including:

• 90% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 15 PTO (Paid Time Off) days annually
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• 15% Company-Funded Pension Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefits may vary slightly based on employment classification or location.

The Senior Accountant will support core accounting activities including SEC filings
, monthly close processes, financial statement preparation, and GAAP compliance. You ll partner with accounting leadership and work closely with external auditors, contributing directly to the company s public reporting obligations and internal financial performance.

• Prepare and assist in reviewing 10-K and 10-Q filings and other public company reports
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities
• Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts and journal entries
• Assist with consolidated financial statement preparation and analysis
• Partner with external auditors and tax advisors to support audits and compliance
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure accounting policies align with GAAP and SEC standards
• Provide support in areas like budgeting, variance analysis, and special projects
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance and operations teams

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (required)
• CPA or progress toward CPA (preferred)
• 3–5 years of experience in accounting; public accounting or public company experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q) and public REIT structures
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal control best practices
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Experience in real estate, REITs, or financial services is a plus

• High Visibility: Work directly with executive leadership and impact public financial reporting
• Public Company
  
  Experience:
  
  Strengthen your resume with hands-on SEC and GAAP compliance work
• Long-Term Growth: Clear path to leadership roles within finance and accounting
• Exceptional Benefits: Including a 15% company-funded pension plan and performance-based raises

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career? Apply now by sending your resume (in Word format) to for immediate consideration.

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