Senior Accountant

AMSC; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AMSC is seeking a Senior Accountant in Queensbury, NY to support key accounting functions with a focus on ASC 606 revenue recognition, SEC reporting, and complex reconciliations. The role will prepare accurate financial statements and ensure GAAP compliance and SOX controls.

You will mentor junior staff, drive process improvements, and manage monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and multi-state tax filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• 3–5 years of accounting experience required
• Strong understanding of GAAP, ASC 606, and ASC 842
• CPA or CPA track preferred
• 3+ years in public company or public accounting environment a plus
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley internal control frameworks
• Proficiency in MS Excel with pivot tables and lookups
• Experience with Oracle ERP or similar systems recommended

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of core accounting processes.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvements and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review complex monthly journal entries, including those related to deferred revenue, leases, and other technical areas.
• Perform and oversee account reconciliation and analysis for key balance sheet accounts such as accounts receivable, restricted cash, deferred revenue, inventory, and lease accounting.
• Review and assess customer invoicing for proper sales tax application and manage related accounting for accrued sales tax.
• Review and reconcile inventory accounts, conduct audits when necessary, and review/update components costs.
• Prepare and file multi-state sales tax returns timely and accurately.
• Collaborate with AR team to support collections, aging analysis, and customer communications.
• Work with plant controller on cash flow forecasting.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger subsidiary records, including accounts receivable ledgers and external lease software systems.
• Prepare detailed audit schedules for quarterly reviews and annual audits and respond to auditor inquiries.
• Support SOX compliance by preparing schedules and documenting key controls.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and assist in training and reviewing their work.
• Participate in process improvements and lead ad hoc projects and analyses to support finance goals.
• Other duties as required

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA track or CPA preferred

Public company or public accounting experience

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Senior Accountant

Regular Full-time US_NY_NEPSI, Queensbury, NY, US

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Title:

Senior Accountant

Reports to:

Accounting Manager

Department:

CGS Cost Accounting

Summary –This position will support key accounting functions with a focus on ASC 606 revenue recognition, SEC reporting, and complex reconciliation. This role will play a critical part in preparing accurate financial statements and ensuring compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and internal controls.

Job Responsibilities – Activities:

Functions:

• Take ownership of core accounting processes
• Provide guidance to junior team members, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvements and ensure timely, accurate reporting
• Prepare and review complex monthly journal entries, including those related to deferred revenue, leases, and other technical areas
• Perform and oversee account reconciliation and analysis for key balance sheet accounts such as accounts receivable, restricted cash, deferred revenue, inventory, and lease accounting
• Review and assess customer invoicing for proper sales tax application and manage the related accounting for accrued sales tax
• Review and reconcile inventory accounts, conduct audits when necessary, and review/update components costs
• Prepare and file multi-state sales tax returns in a timely and accurate manner
• Collaborate with the AR team to support collections, aging analysis, and customer communications
• Work with plant controller on cash flow forecasting
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger subsidiary records, including accounts receivable ledgers and external lease software systems
• Prepare detailed audit schedules for both quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Respond to auditor inquiries as needed.
• Support the company’s SOX compliance by preparing schedules and ensuring proper documentation of key controls
• Serve as a resource and mentor to junior accounting staff; assist in training and reviewing their work when appropriate
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and take the lead on ad hoc projects and analyses to support the finance team’s goals
• Other tasks as required

Education - Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 3-5 years relevant accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, ASC 606, and ASC 842

Preferred:

• CPA or CPA track
• 3+years relevant accounting experience in a public company or public accounting environment
• Strong understanding of GAAP, ASC 606, and ASC 842
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley internal control frameworks

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.) required
• Experience with Oracle ERP or similar systems strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across departments
• Detail-oriented
• Proactive mindset
• Strong sense of ownership

Any other training requirements/comments