Senior Accountant

LHH; Melville (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Hybrid schedule 2 days in office

Great work environment

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Senior Accountant in Melville, NY to join a growing team. You will be responsible for monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and GAAP-compliant reporting. The role requires strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with 2 days in the office per week and a collaborative environment. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 4+ years of progressive accounting experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Close the books monthly in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyze period-over-period variances and explain drivers.
• Assist external auditors during year-end audit.
• Support internal controls improvements and automation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree – Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Large Public company is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing team. GREAT BENEFITS, 2 days in the office a week, great work environment!!

The Accounting team is responsible for all general accounting tasks, including expense accruals, analysis, consolidation, and financial statement preparation. Reporting to an Accounting Manager, the Senior Accountant is a key role on the team responsible for recording transactions in accordance with GAAP through preparation of journal entries and related support.

Key Responsibilities

• On a monthly basis, close the books in accordance with GAAP in 5 business days. This includes journal entry preparation, balance sheet account reconciliations, and GL account analyses to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial results
• Analyze period over period results and provide meaningful commentary on reasons for variances
• Automate and/or streamline manual and inefficient processes; contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of internal controls
• Assist with providing information to the external auditors in connection with the year-end financial statement audit
• On a monthly basis, prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations

Required Qualifications

• At least 4 years of progressive experience as an accounting professional
• Must have worked for a Large company
• Bachelor's degree – Accounting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong aptitude to understand accounting systems and how to extract and reconcile information
• Able to work in a dynamic, fluid, fast-paced environment
• Able to effectively work on a remote team

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers