Senior Accountant

Zola is seeking a high-caliber Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a sharp technical eye for GAAP compliance, and is motivated by the opportunity to scale accounting operations. Background 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience; a mix of public accounting and in-house experience strongly preferred. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license (active or in-progress). Strong foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP and proficiency with ERP systems. “Builder” Mentality: Find ways to make a process or accounting area better, faster and more accurate. Advanced Excel skills required. Experience leveraging AI/automation tools a plus. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain accounting treatments to non-finance stakeholders. Obsessive attention to detail and highest level of integrity Responsibilities Month-End Close: Prepare and post journal entries for key accounting areas including those areas which involve management estimation. Full ownership of balance sheet accounts. Variance analysis: Prepare substantiated variance analysis vs. budget and prior year. Translate accounting results into narratives that non-finance stakeholders. Audit and Compliance: Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; prepare audit workpapers, manage request lists, and ensure a seamless year-end audit process. Process Enhancement: Proactively identify "bottlenecks" in the accounting cycle and implement automation, AI tools or workflow improvements to increase efficiency. Draft and maintain comprehensive formal process documentation; assist in the design and implementation of internal controls Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams to ensure accounting workflows reflect the current state of the business The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $100,000. This full-time role will be hybrid at our office in NYC (Tuesdays & Thursdays). We are proud of our diverse community and encourage individuals from every race, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, marital status, religion and perspective to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr zola.pk