Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to join our team in New York, New York. In this long-term contract position, you will play a critical role in managing financial operations while ensuring accuracy and compliance in accounting practices. This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong background in month-end close processes, budget development, and audit preparation.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee the full month-end close process, including revenue accruals and journal entries.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, handling transactions from cash to accruals.
• Develop and manage budgets, including long-term financial planning.
• Collaborate with external auditors by providing necessary supporting documents and ensuring audit readiness.
• Utilize advanced Excel functions such as V-lookups and pivot tables to analyze financial data.
• Work within robust accounting systems such as Oracle, NetSuite, or SAP to manage financial operations.
• Apply cost and fund accounting expertise to manage multiple funds effectively.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and maintain accurate general ledger records.• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, with a focus on month-end close and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in balance sheet reconciliation, journal entries, and general ledger management.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, including V-lookups and pivot tables.
• Familiarity with advanced accounting systems such as Oracle, NetSuite, or SAP.
• Experience in cost and fund accounting, particularly managing multiple funds.
• Demonstrated ability to work with external auditors and prepare audit documentation.
• Knowledge of budget planning and long-term financial forecasting.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and analytical abilities.