Senior Accountant

Abacus Group, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical contracting company in Long Island City, NY is seeking a Senior Accountant. This role involves managing month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring general ledger accuracy, and generating key financial reports. Candidates should have 2-4 years of corporate accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry. The position offers opportunities for process improvements and collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain financial integrity.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of corporate accounting experience is required.
• Experience in construction or a similar industry is preferred.
• Ability to ensure general ledger accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close activities.
• Generate variance analyses for financial reporting.
• Support annual external audits and tax filings.
• Implement process improvements within assigned responsibilities.

Skills

Corporate accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Variance analysis

Process improvement

Job description

Our client is a leading electrical contracting company. They seek a Senior Accountant to join their Long Island City, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, allocations, accruals, tax entries, and account reconciliations
• Ensure general ledger accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Generate variance analyses to support FP&A and leadership in identifying trends and key insights in monthly financial reporting
• Support annual external audits and tax filings by preparing schedules and providing requested documentation
• Partner with cross-functional teams to maintain complete and accurate financial records
• Implement process improvements and efficiency initiatives within assigned responsibilities
• Compile monthly financial statements for joint venture entities in accordance with GAAP
• Assist on ad-hoc projects, including tax compliance initiatives or system implementation efforts

Requirements

• 2-4 years of corporate accounting experience
• Public, private, or combo
• Open to industry, construction, or similar is preferred