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Senior Accountant

maiplacement·Brooklyn, United States
onsitesenior

About this role

Senior Accountant

Brooklyn, NY | Full-Time | Onsite

$120 - $140K

Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Position Overview

A growing multi-entity organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its expanding accounting team. This is a hands-on, technical role responsible for core accounting and financial reporting across multiple companies, with a strong focus on payroll accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong technical accountant with solid general accounting knowledge • Analytical and comfortable digging into financial data • Highly organized and able to manage deadlines across multiple companies • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills • Able to work independently while collaborating with the broader accounting team

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger activity • Perform account and balance sheet reconciliations • Manage payroll accounting, including journal entries, accruals, and related reconciliations • Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close • Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules • Analyze financial results, variances, and discrepancies • Manage intercompany accounting across multiple entities • Assist with revenue and accounts receivable accounting • Support audits, internal controls, and accounting process improvements

Qualifications & Must-Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience • Hands-on payroll accounting experience required • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, and data analysis • Experience working with general ledger/accounting systems • Multi-entity or multi-company accounting experience strongly preferred • Strong understanding of GAAP

Apply Now: Email resumes to: nechi@maiplacement.com