Senior Accountant

Senior AccountantKingston, NY | 100% Onsite | $80,000-85,000About the RoleOur client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their finance team and play a key role in financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, and operational accounting. This position offers broad exposure across the accounting function and the opportunity to work closely with leadership on financial analysis, process improvements, and strategic initiatives.The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys both the technical and analytical aspects of accounting and is looking to make an impact within a growing organization.Why Join?Broad exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, and operational accountingOpportunity to work directly with leadership and key stakeholdersStable organization with long-term growth potentialDiverse responsibilities that go beyond traditional month-end closeCollaborative and team-oriented environmentKey ResponsibilitiesPrepare monthly and annual financial statements and supporting analyses.Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and other adjusting entries.Maintain general ledger accounts and perform balance sheet reconciliations.Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.Track and reconcile fixed assets, depreciation, leases, and debt-related accounts.Support treasury activities, including cash reconciliations and cash flow reporting.Analyze financial results and provide insights to support business decisions.Assist with external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.Partner with internal departments to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis.Experience with ERP systems; exposure to reporting tools such as Power BI is a plus.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.