Sr. Accountant

DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing team in New York. This role is well suited for someone in finance with a strong accounting foundation, hands-on project-based experience, and a background in construction or engineering environments. The ideal candidate brings sound technical accounting knowledge, works confidently across the general ledger, and is comfortable using Deltek or a comparable enterprise accounting platform.Responsibilities:• Lead monthly close activities by preparing entries, reviewing financial activity, and helping ensure accurate and timely reporting.• Maintain the general ledger by recording transactions properly and supporting the integrity of account balances.• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate documentation and alignment to accounting standards.• Perform account reconciliations on a recurring basis to identify discrepancies and resolve outstanding items.• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate variances to keep cash activity current and accurate.• Support project-related accounting tasks, including tracking financial activity tied to contracts, jobs, or client engagements.• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide financial information, clarify account activity, and improve reporting accuracy.• Utilize Deltek or a similar global accounting system to manage financial records and support day-to-day accounting operations.Requirements• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.• At least 5 years of accounting experience, including work at a senior or project accountant level.• Prior experience in the construction or engineering industry is strongly preferred.• Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures, general ledger maintenance, and journal entry preparation.• Experience completing account reconciliations and bank reconciliations with a high level of accuracy.• Proficiency with Deltek or a comparable enterprise accounting system is required.• Ability to analyze financial data, resolve issues efficiently, and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting.Job typePerm