Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant
Location: Rye Brook, NY (2 days in office)
Compensation: up to $95,000

CFS is partnering with an independent company based in Westchester County. The company has been around for over 100 years and has a strong employee-centric environment. As the Senior Accountant, you will oversee essential accounting functions, support audit readiness, and ensure the integrity of financial reporting. This position is ideal for a proactive, solution-oriented professional who enjoys managing complex financial workflows and contributing to a collaborative, mission‑driven environment. This role offers flexibility, work/life balance, and great benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, including monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for multiple operating accounts.
• Record semi‑monthly payroll entries, including 401(k) contributions and health insurance allocations.
• Manage relevant tax filings, including sales tax and commercial rent tax.
• Run monthly sales/inventory reports and calculate cost of goods sold.
• Support annual audit preparation, including trial balances and supporting schedules.
• Review and code invoices for proper GL allocation and audit compliance.
• Process vendor payments, including check preparation and mailing.
• Collaborate on royalty cycle tasks, including statement review and payment processing.
• Assist with onboarding and ongoing training of junior finance staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 5-8+ years of experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger systems and financial reporting.
• Experience with audit preparation and tax filings.
• Industry experience in publishing or media is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software; familiarity with QuickBooks, Acumen, or Adagio is desirable.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.