Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Client: Manufacturing

Contract to Hire

Location: New York, NY; on-site 4 days per week

Pay Rate: $50/hour, $100k if converted permanent

***Must have manufacturing accounting

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

A growing corporate team in New York City is seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Senior Accountant . This role serves as a key contributor to the monthly financial close process, cost accounting, inventory valuation, and balance sheet reconciliations. The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of progressive accounting experience within a manufacturing environment, a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP, and the ability to collaborate effectively across operations, supply chain, and finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End & Financial Close: Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries and managing account reconciliations.
• Balance Sheet Management: Prepare general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Inventory & Cost Accounting: Oversee inventory accounting functions, including inventory reconciliations, costing analysis, inventory reserve evaluations, and related reporting.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation and cost data.
• Reporting & Analysis: Assist with financial reporting packages, variance analysis, and ad hoc accounting or financial projects as assigned.
• Audit & Compliance: Support internal and external audits by gathering testing samples and maintaining clear, organized supporting documentation.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, optimize close timelines, and enhance internal controls.

Qualifications & Required Skills

• Experience: 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in general ledger or corporate accounting.
• Industry Focus: Direct accounting experience within a manufacturing environment is required .
• Core Expertise: Hands-on experience with inventory accounting, including inventory reconciliations, costing methods, and inventory reserves.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, month-end close procedures, journal entries, and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Software & Systems:
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, formulas).
  • Prior experience working within an ERP system (Sage experience is a plus, but open to training).