Senior Staff Accountant POST NUMBER: 306801

Client: Retail

Title: Senior Staff Accountant

Contract to Hire

Payrate: $38/hr -$43/hr

Location: Manhattan, NYC

Onsite 4 days a week, Remote 1 day a week

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff/Mid-Level Accountant to support the Corporate Accounting team. This position will play a key role in the month-end close process, balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger activities, and day-to-day accounting operations.

The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines. This position is based in New York City, NY and will report to the Corporate Accounting Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform accounting functions including booking, reconciling, and reporting financial activity.
• Support the month-end close process and ensure assigned closing and reporting deadlines are met.
• Prepare and analyze journal entries related to leases, payroll, reserves, prepaids, deposits, and other areas of accounting.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and perform account fluctuation/flux analysis.
• Monitor and review accounting and system-generated reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and related footnotes for quarterly and annual reporting.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Payroll, and other departments to reconcile actual results with budgets and forecasts.
• Partner with external audit teams and assist with the coordination and administration of external audits.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and complete accounting records, both electronically and in hard copy as needed.
• Provide backup support for month-end responsibilities assigned to other members of the accounting team.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline accounting processes and workflows.
• Document accounting policies, procedures, and workflows for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with colleagues and cross-functional partners.
• Mentor and train interns and junior team members as needed.
• Support additional accounting projects and ad hoc requests as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of practical accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with month-end close processes and journal entry preparation.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, controls, and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze, manipulate, and reconcile large volumes of data from multiple sources.
• Ability to create ad hoc reports and perform financial analysis.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with SAP and BPC is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.

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