Accountant II: GAAP, Month-End Close & Process Improvement

Crescent Solutions; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Solutions in New York, NY, seeks an Accountant II to support accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close. The role requires 2–4 years of accounting or financial analysis experience and a solid understanding of GAAP, with hands-on work in journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.

The successful candidate will collaborate with accounting, finance, and operations teams, applying internal controls and producing timely management reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–4 years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or other ERP/accounting system preferred.
• Experience supporting SOX controls is a plus.
• Corporate, property, utility, or energy accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial analysis.
• Apply GAAP, accounting policies, and internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze financial data, research discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues.
• Prepare management reports and support internal and external reporting requirements.
• Execute assigned SOX controls and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
• Partner with accounting, finance, operations, and other cross-functional teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, accuracy, efficiency, and controls.
• Manage assigned accounting responsibilities with minimal supervision while meeting established deadlines.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Month-end close

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant II to support accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, and process improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have 2–4 years of accounting or financial analysis experience, a solid understanding of GAAP, and hands-on experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close. This position works closely with accounting, finance, and operational teams and requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial analysis.
• Apply GAAP, accounting policies, and internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Analyze financial data, research discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues.
• Prepare management reports and support internal and external reporting requirements.
• Execute assigned SOX controls and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
• Partner with accounting, finance, operations, and other cross-functional teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, accuracy, efficiency, and controls.
• Manage assigned accounting responsibilities with minimal supervision while meeting established deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, or another ERP/accounting system is preferred.
• Experience supporting SOX controls is a plus.
• Corporate, property, utility, or energy accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.