Senior Accountant

State

New York, NY

Specialism

Energy, Senior Accountant

Compensation

$102,000 - $121,000

The Senior Accountant will play a key role within the controllership function, supporting critical areas such as lease accounting, accrued liabilities, bonus compensation, and monthly close activities. This position is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of core accounting processes.

You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the integrity of financial data, strengthen internal controls, and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage lease schedules, journal entries, and reconciliations for both finance and operating leases
  • Review lease contracts for accurate classification and ensure compliance with ASC 842
  • Own lease-related activities during month-end close, including right-of-use asset and liability reconciliations
  • Prepare lease-related disclosures for financial statements and external reporting
  • Partner with FP&A to provide insights and variance analysis
  • Track, record, and reconcile accrued expenses across operations, SG&A, and other business functions
  • Review vendor and contract terms to ensure appropriate cut-offs and accrual methodologies
  • Support budget variance analysis and reporting related to accruals and expense trends
  • Prepare and reconcile journal entries for payroll and employee bonus accruals
  • Monitor and analyze trends in payroll-related expenses to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls
  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for assigned areas
  • Ensure month-end close deadlines are met and maintain clear, organized accounting documentation
  • Identify and implement improvements to streamline recurring close processes
  • Support automation initiatives and system enhancements for lease and accounting workflows
  • Maintain a SOX-compliant control environment across assigned areas
  • Prepare audit-ready documentation and assist with internal and external audit requests
  • Contribute to process improvement and efficiency initiatives within the controllership team
  • Participate in special projects, including consolidations, system implementations, and process optimization efforts

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred or in progress
  • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience; technical accounting or controllership background highly valued
  • Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP
  • Experience with ERP systems (Oracle Fusion ideal) and lease accounting software
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment

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