Senior Staff Accountant

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to support accounting operations, month-end close activities, financial analysis, and account reconciliations.

This position will perform accounting activities for an assigned business unit while providing backup support to the Accounting Manager and Cost Accountant. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, and ERP systems, including NetSuite.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, analytical, and capable of managing multiple accounting responsibilities while meeting strict financial reporting deadlines.

Position Details

• Location: Westbury, NY

• Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Employment Type: Temporary to Hire

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting & Month-End Close

• Support the monthly financial close process for the assigned business unit.

• Prepare and post journal entries, including:

  • Accruals

  • Depreciation expense

  • Amortization expense

  • Deferred revenue recognition

• Perform general accounting activities to support accurate financial reporting.

• Provide backup accounting support for the Accounting Manager and Cost Accountant.

• Ensure accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with established procedures.

Account Reconciliations & Financial Analysis

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts.

• Perform account analysis to identify discrepancies, unusual transactions, and potential accounting issues.

• Review financial transactions for errors, deficiencies, or inconsistencies.

• Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Recommend and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring accounting issues.

• Support accurate financial reporting through detailed account analysis and reconciliation activities.

Accounting Controls & Compliance

• Ensure accounting activities comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control and compliance requirements.

• Partner with accounting and finance teams to maintain effective accounting and reporting processes.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls and improve reporting accuracy.

• Support the implementation of accounting process improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams across the organization.

• Communicate financial information clearly and professionally to internal stakeholders.

• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support accounting decisions.

• Assist with resolving accounting discrepancies and process-related issues.

• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills when discussing financial matters.

• Support improvements to accounting processes and reporting procedures.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.

Accounting Knowledge & Experience

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and compliance requirements.

• Experience supporting month-end close activities.

• Experience preparing and posting journal entries.

• Knowledge of accrual accounting, depreciation, amortization, and deferred revenue recognition.

• Experience preparing general ledger account reconciliations.

• Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills.

• Experience working within an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment, including NetSuite.

Technical Skills

• NetSuite ERP

• General ledger accounting

• Journal entry preparation and posting

• Account reconciliations

• Month-end close procedures

• Financial transaction analysis

• GAAP accounting principles

• SOX internal controls and compliance

• Financial reporting and accounting processes

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to manage multiple accounting tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.

• Sound judgment and independent decision-making.

• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

• Commitment to accounting accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.