Senior Accountant

Unclassified; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Growth path to Controller

Benefits

Job summary

Brooklyn, NY-based mental health services organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a lean finance team, taking ownership of month-end close, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting across multiple clinics. You will report directly to the CFO and have exposure to all aspects of the finance function.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and healthcare exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience.
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close and prepare journal entries.
• Maintain the general ledger and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules.
• Assist with budgeting, audits, and financial analysis.
• Partner with the CFO on accounting initiatives.
• Support accounting across multiple entities and clinic locations.
• Review work by offshore accounting resources.
• Help improve accounting processes for future growth.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Senior Accountant (with path to Assistant Controller/ Controller )

Brooklyn, NY (Boro Park) | Hybrid (4 Days Onsite)

$90K – $120K + Benefits

Position Overview

A mental health services organization is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its lean finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to take ownership, gain exposure to all aspects of the finance function, and grow into an Assistant Controller or Controller role as the company continues to expand.

The organization currently operates multiple outpatient clinics with additional growth planned. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role offers significant visibility, mentorship, and the opportunity to help build the finance infrastructure.

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3–5+ years of accounting experience
• Healthcare or healthcare services experience required
• Strong understanding of month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new systems
• Driven, dependable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and emotional intelligence
• Public accounting candidates with healthcare clients are encouraged to apply
• Multi-entity experience is a plus

Key Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close and prepare journal entries
• Maintain the general ledger and reconcile accounts
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules
• Assist with budgeting, audits, and financial analysis
• Partner directly with the CFO on accounting initiatives
• Support accounting across multiple entities and clinic locations
• Review work completed by an offshore accounting resource
• Help improve accounting processes and prepare the company for future growth

Why This Opportunity?

• Direct mentorship from an experienced CFO
• Clear path to Assistant Controller/Controller within 2 years
• High-growth, investor-backed organization
• Opportunity to build processes and gain broad accounting exposure
• Significant career advancement as the company scales