Senior Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; Village of Great Neck (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Great Neck, NY, is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee the integrity of the general ledger and optimize accounting workflows. This role requires a CPA certification and 7+ years of experience, with a focus on financial reporting, cost management, and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with the executive team to improve fiscal efficiency and support strategic financial decisions. This position offers competitive compensation and requires working in-office four days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3 years in Manufacturing or Distribution environments.
• Mastery of Tier-1 ERP systems and advanced financial software is required.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate daily general ledger activities to ensure financial reporting precision.
• Execute complex bank reconciliations and manage high-level banking inquiries.
• Drive the month-end closing process with advanced journal entry preparation.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Cost Management

Audit Practices

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

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Title: Senior Accountant (CPA required) Company: Manufacturing Location: Great Neck, NY (4 days a week onsite) Salary: $100,000-$130,000 + bonus

Position Summary

Operating under the strategic direction of the Assistant Financial Controller, the Senior Accountant serves as a technical subject matter expert for the organization's financial ecosystem. This role is responsible for the integrity of the general ledger, the optimization of accounting workflows, and the delivery of high-impact financial reporting. The Senior Accountant acts as a key advisor to the executive team, identifying opportunities to streamline operations, mitigate financial waste, and enhance overall fiscal efficiency. This position offers a deep-dive into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and cross-border financial management.

Core Responsibilities

• Financial Integrity: Orchestrate daily general ledger activities to guarantee the precision and timeliness of organizational financial reporting.
• Treasury Oversight: Execute complex bank reconciliations, verify multi-channel deposits, and manage high-level institutional banking inquiries.
• Strategic Period Close: Drive the month-end closing process through the preparation of advanced journal entries, expense accruals, and comprehensive account analysis.
• Tax & Regulatory Compliance: Oversee multi-jurisdictional indirect tax compliance (Domestic and International), including the rigorous analysis, preparation, and filing of regional returns.
• Cost Management & Analysis: Conduct granular cost accounting by benchmarking actual expenditures against forecast budgets. Analyze labor, process, and inventory costs to identify variances.
• Process Optimization: Proactively propose and implement profit-improvement solutions and cost-reduction strategies to bolster the bottom line.
• Audit & Control: Ensure all financial activities remain strictly compliant with evolving regulatory standards and internal controls.

Key Qualifications

• Academic Excellence: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA certification is required.
• Professional Tenure: 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a Manufacturing or Distribution environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Mastery of Tier-1 ERP systems and advanced financial software is required.
• Analytical Pedigree: Strong background in auditing practices or public accounting is a significant plus.
• Core Competencies: A results-driven mindset with the ability to manage complex financial data, collaborate across departments, and provide clear, actionable insights to leadership.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Chemical Manufacturing

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