Senior Accountant

Talentify; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Senior Accountant for a fully onsite role in Melville, NY. You will own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, prepare journal entries, and maintain the general ledger in accordance with US GAAP.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, support audits, and work on technical accounting memos, policies, and process improvements. CPA is preferred and SaaS/FinTech exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and audit support.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

US GAAP

Month-end close

Account reconciliations

Advanced Excel

ASC 606/842

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Senior Accountant

Melville, NY (Onsite)

Join a Growing FinTech Organization

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.

What You'll Do

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Why Consider This Opportunity?

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

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Melville,NY.

Application Deadline

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

About Aston Carter

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.