Senior Accountant

About the role

A private equity-owned technology and services company in Suffolk County, Long Island is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Accounting team. The role demands strong attention to detail and encompasses all aspects of the accounting close, along with financial statement preparation and analysis. This position provides an opportunity to enhance existing day-to-day processes and contribute to designing new processes that leverage technology and forward-thinking strategies to drive efficiency. The position is onsite at the headquarters located in Suffolk County, Long Island and reports to the Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the month-end/year-end closing process
• Prepare journal entries during month-end
• Analyze monthly fluctuations across the balance sheet and P&L
• Perform month-end balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP
• Perform analytical procedures including budgets vs actuals and variance analysis
• Timely research and resolution of reconciling items with exceptions reported to management for review and consultation
• Assist with annual expense budget
• Assist with the annual audit
• Assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages
• Provide support to management as needed, including ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance
• 3-5 years of public audit or hands-on accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP

Skills

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with strong time-management skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated ability to multitask
• Proficiency with Oracle NetSuite a plus