Senior Accountant

LHH; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company located in Hauppauge, NY is seeking an experienced Accountant with hands-on Avalara experience. This role will involve managing sales tax compliance, handling general accounting functions including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, and supporting the month-end close process. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of accounting experience, familiarity with GAAP, and strong organizational skills. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resume for immediate consideration.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience using Avalara software.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales tax processes using Avalara, including calculations and filings.
• Handle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Assist with month-end close processes, including journal entries.

Skills

Accounting experience

Avalara software

AR and AP support

GAAP understanding

ERP accounting systems

Detail-oriented

Job description

Industry: Manufacturing

We are seeking a hands‑on Accountant with Avalara experience to join a growing manufacturing company in Hauppauge, NY. This role will support a variety of general accounting functions while also managing and maintaining sales tax compliance through Avalara. The ideal candidate will have strong core accounting skills and hands‑on experience using Avalara within an accounting or ERP environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working across multiple areas of accounting while ensuring accurate tax compliance and financial reporting.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage and support sales tax processes using Avalara, including tax calculations, reporting, and filings
• Maintain Avalara system setup, tax codes, and integrations with the company’s accounting or ERP system
• Handle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, including invoice processing, payment applications, and reconciliations
• Assist with the month‑end close process, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Monitor financial transactions to ensure accurate tax treatment and compliance
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure proper setup of customers, products, and tax categories in Avalara
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve vendor or customer issues as needed
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or a related industry
• Hands‑on experience using Avalara software is required
• Experience supporting AR, AP, and general accounting functions
• Strong understanding of GAAP and account reconciliations
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach

Please send your resume (Word format preferred) to [e-mail] for immediate consideration.

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