Senior Accountant
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-10-09
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Accounting
Senior Accountant
At Near, we connect top talent in Latin America with exciting remote opportunities at U.S.
-based companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders.
Our client is a fast-growing, U.S.
-based outsourced accounting firm focused on e-commerce and consumer brands. They have a small, tight-knit team and a strong, people-first culture.
We’re looking for a Senior Accountant who is both technically strong and highly client-oriented. You will own the month-end close for a set of clients, work closely with AP/AR teammates, and act as a key point of contact for U.S.
-based stakeholders. This role is ideal for someone proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative, who genuinely cares about clients and enjoys working in a flexible, remote environment.
- Lead the full month-end close process for multiple clients.
- Handle bank and credit card reconciliations and manage balance sheet accounts.
- Prepare and review P&Ls, ensuring accurate accruals, prepaids, and classifications.
- Work with Shopify, Amazon, and other e-commerce data as part of the close.
- Support inventory and COGS reconciliations for inventory-based businesses.
- Collaborate with AP/AR team members who handle bill entry and collections.
- Communicate with clients via Slack and calls, answering questions and explaining results.
- Translate accounting concepts into clear, non-technical language for non-accountants.
- Meet agreed deadlines while working within a flexible schedule and remote setup.
Your Background:
- 3-7+ years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally in client-facing or outsourced roles.
- Strong, proven experience with Quick Books Online (non-negotiable).
- Solid experience with:
- Bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close.
- Strong Excel skills:comfortable with pivot tables, lookups, and handling datasets.
- Excellent english (spoken and written).
- High ownership and client-first mentality, you care about quality and client outcomes.
- Team player and collaborative, with strong reliability and accountability.
- Experience with:
Ramp, Brex, and other modern fintech/AP tools. - Experience with:
- Inventory or inventory-based businesses.
- Consumer packaged goods (CPG).
- Prior experience in multi-client / agency-style accounting environments.
- Experience presenting financials to non-finance stakeholders.
- $3,000-$4,500 USD/month, depending on experience.
- Flexible schedule focused on deliverables, with core overlap in U.S. business hours.
- PTO
- Remote-first culture with strong emphasis on connection and collaboration.
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