Senior Accountant

Atrium; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Atrium is seeking a Senior Accountant based in New York, NY to lead financial reporting, analysis, and compliance activities in a fast-paced environment. The role requires GAAP expertise, strong Excel and ERP skills, and the ability to partner with cross-functional teams to inform business decisions.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Responsibilities include budgeting and forecasting, month-end close, transfer pricing, and audits, with a focus on accurate data, robust

Qualifications

• Must have proven accounting, financial analysis and reporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial compliance standards.
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead overheads analysis, forecasting, and variance reporting across personnel, benefits, travel, office, and team costs
• Prepare budget, forecast, and reporting submissions, including risk, opportunity, and bridge analysis
• Own distributor margin adjustment reporting and analysis (SEG, BDF, LMF)
• Provide insights on trade spend effectiveness and marketing investment performance
• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, recharges, cost analysis, and reconciliations
• Manage POS and merchandising accounting, including warehouse costs, reclassifications, and reconciliations
• Maintain and manage transfer pricing across actuals, budgets, and forecasts
• Reconcile US accounts against UK Global P&L and investigate accounting variances and issues
• Support monthly reporting with balance sheet commentary and financial performance analysis
• Analyze shipment, depletion, logistics, and selling cost data to support commercial decision-making
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to ensure accurate financial reporting and system integrity
• Support internal and external audits, GAAP compliance, and sales and use tax reporting
• Develop, test, and improve financial controls, processes, and systems to enhance efficiency and compliance
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and support cross-functional projects as required

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

MBA and CPA preferred

Job description

Atrium is seeking on behalf of our client a Senior Accountant based in New York, NY.

A background check may be run only after a conditional offer is made, where permitted by law.

Position: Senior Accountant

Location: New York, NY

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: 95,000k-115,000k

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in managing financial reporting, analysis, and compliance activities to support business objectives. This position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial data, optimize processes, and provide actionable insights for decision-making. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

About the Company:

A prominent organization in the consumer packaged goods (CPG), wholesale, and manufacturing sectors, known for delivering high-quality financial services and solutions. The company supports a diverse client base with a focus on innovation and operational excellence. It fosters a collaborative culture that encourages professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead overheads analysis, forecasting, and variance reporting across personnel, benefits, travel, office, and team costs
• Prepare budget, forecast, and reporting submissions, including risk, opportunity, and bridge analysis
• Own distributor margin adjustment reporting and analysis (SEG, BDF, LMF)
• Provide insights on trade spend effectiveness and marketing investment performance
• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, recharges, cost analysis, and reconciliations
• Manage POS and merchandising accounting, including warehouse costs, reclassifications, and reconciliations
• Maintain and manage transfer pricing across actuals, budgets, and forecasts
• Reconcile US accounts against UK Global P&L and investigate accounting variances and issues
• Support monthly reporting with balance sheet commentary and financial performance analysis
• Analyze shipment, depletion, logistics, and selling cost data to support commercial decision-making
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to ensure accurate financial reporting and system integrity
• Support internal and external audits, GAAP compliance, and sales and use tax reporting
• Develop, test, and improve financial controls, processes, and systems to enhance efficiency and compliance
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and support cross-functional projects as required

Required Experience/Skills

• Proven experience in accounting, financial analysis, and reporting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial compliance standards
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Experience with financial systems implementation and optimization
• Knowledge of international accounting standards and transfer pricing regulations
• Familiarity with audit processes and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• MBA and CPA certification preferred

If eligible under the ACA, medical, dental and vision benefits and time off in accordance with local paid sick time laws will be offered. Additional benefits may include paid holidays, a 401(k)-retirement plan, life insurance, disability coverage, and an employee assistance program, where applicable. Other compensation programs may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, or other incentive compensation, where applicable.

Commitment to Diversity

As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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