Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Accountant

???? Melville, NY (Onsite)

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their expanding Finance team in a high-growth FinTech environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys ownership, visibility, and the chance to make a meaningful impact as the business continues to scale.

In this role, you'll work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams, helping drive accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, support technical accounting initiatives, and improve processes through automation and innovation.

• Play a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure compliance with US GAAP
• Support external audits by preparing schedules and required documentation
• Research complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition (ASC 606) and lease accounting (ASC 842)
• Assist with technical accounting memos, policy development, and internal control initiatives
• Partner with FP&A, Sales, Operations, and Legal on business initiatives and contract review
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy
• Support automation and ERP enhancement projects as the company continues to grow

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of US GAAP
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and audit support
• Advanced Excel skills
• Exposure to ASC 606 and/or ASC 842
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

• CPA or actively pursuing certification
• Public accounting background or experience in SaaS, FinTech, or technology organizations
• Experience working in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite
• Experience participating in automation or process improvement initiatives

✅ Join a rapidly growing FinTech company

✅ High visibility role with exposure to leadership

✅ Opportunity to influence processes and system improvements

✅ Collaborative team culture with strong growth potential

✅ Gain exposure to technical accounting, automation, and strategic initiatives

✅ Clear opportunity to expand your responsibilities as the organization scales

This is a Permanent position based out of Melville, NY.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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This is a fully onsite position in Melville,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.