Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant
Mai Placement ($140,000) - Brooklyn, NY, United States
Tagged: Senior Accountant
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