Senior Accountant

GQR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GQR Global Markets is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Internal Finance & Accounting Team in New York. You will support month-end close, ensure US GAAP compliance, and contribute to financial reporting and audits.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in accounting, CPA preferred, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems such as Dynamics 365 BC, OneStream, or Oracle Hyperion. IFRS knowledge is a plus and multitask capability is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification is a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in corporate, multi-entity or multi-location environments.
• Experience in staffing industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles; IFRS knowledge is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close across all GQR entities with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Ensure income statement accounts are recognized in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare and maintain COGS summary analysis for manager review.
• Manage monthly COGS close, including cost allocations and accruals.
• Review intercompany entries and reclasses across entities.
• Maintain fixed assets registers and roll forwards.
• Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts including prepaid and accrued expenses.
• Prepare journal entries per established procedures.
• Prepare variance analysis of Balance Sheet and P&L accounts.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities (AI-enabled workflows).
• Assist with audit requests (Quarterly/Annual Audit, State Audit, Sales Tax Audit).

Skills

Advanced Excel

U.S. GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

ERP systems

Dynamics 365 Business Central

OneStream

Oracle Hyperion (HFM)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

OneStream

Oracle Hyperion (HFM)

Job description

GQR Global Markets | Internal Finance & Accounting Team

About GQR

GQR Global Markets is a global talent solutions and recruitment firm specializing in connecting exceptional talent with leading organizations across Life Sciences, Technology, Financial Services, and Professional Services.

At GQR, our internal teams play a critical role in supporting the success and continued growth of the business and seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing firm. We foster a collaborative, fast-paced, and performance-driven environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas, and develop professionally.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the organization's accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records and compliance with applicable accounting standards. This role plays a key part in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, financial analysis, account reconciliations, balance sheet integrity, cash visibility, and audit support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic corporate environment.

The Opportunity:

• Support month-end close across all GQR entities by preparing, reviewing, and posting journal entries and ensuring timely, accurate account reconciliations.
• Manage the timely and accurate recognition of income statement accounts in accordance with U.S. GAAP requirements.
• Prepare and maintain COGS summary analysis for manager review
• Manage key areas of the monthly COGS close, including cost allocations and related accruals
• Review intercompany entries and reclasses across multiple entities
• Maintain fixed assets registers and roll forwards
• Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts including prepaid and accrued expense, other liability accounts, and other accounts as assigned
• Prepare journal entries in conformity with established procedures in an accurate and timely manner
• Prepare variance analysis of various Balance Sheet and P&L accounts
• Ability to identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities, including AI-enabled workflows, to drive positive change across the organization
• Assist with audit requests (Quarterly/Annual Audit, State Audit, and Sales Tax Audit)

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA designation or progress toward certification is a plus.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a corporate, multi-entity, or multi-location environment.
• Experience within the staffing industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles; working knowledge of IFRS preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis).
• Experience with large ERP and accounting systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is preferred.
• Familiarity with OneStream, Oracle Hyperion (HFM) or other financial consolidation and reporting platforms is highly desirable.