Senior Staff Accountant

Title: Senior Staff AccountantLocation: Westbury, NYDuration: 12 Month Temp to HireShift: 8:00AM - 5:00PM (Monday to Friday)Note: Those Candidates who can work on W2 basis without any sponsorship are encouraged to apply.Job Description:The Senior Accountant role based in Westbury NY will perform certain accounting activities for the EIG business, supporting the month end activities and serving as a backfill resource for the Accounting Manager and Cost Accountant.Duties and Responsibilities:Performing various account analytics supporting the EIG business.Support the month-end close process for the EIG business, including the preparation and entry of several journal entries that include accruals, depreciation and amortization expense, deferred revenue recognition.Prepare monthly account reconciliations for assigned accounts.Demonstrate a confident and effective communication style, both written and spoken, that establishes credibility and facilitates clear understanding of all financial issues and influences change where appropriate.Analyze financial transactions for errors or deficiencies, takes action to resolve / correct disconnects, and implements improvements to prevent recurrences.Work with the accounting and finance teams across HUS to design effective accounting and reporting processes with an appropriate focus on internal controls.Skills and Experience:Bachelor's degree in AccountingStrong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) & Sarbanes-Oxley controls and compliance requirements.Experience working in an ERP environment, including NetSuites.Highly organized with an ability to work well under tight time constraints and simultaneously manage multiple tasks.