Senior Accountant — Close, Budgets & Analysis

Clark Davis Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FORTUNE 500 RETAIL COMPANY in New York seeks a mid-senior Accounting/Finance professional to own the monthly close process for domestic departments, analyze P&L and balance sheet accounts, and prepare monthly financials for review.

Collaborate with Jr. Financial Analyst and Finance Manager to resolve day-to-day issues, monitor expenses, and ensure T&E compliance. The role supports Licensing budgeting and two-year planning with ad-hoc analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance is required.
• Experience with Hyperion/HFM and Lawson.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proficient Excel user.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly close process for domestic departments.
• Analyze and manage P&L and balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare monthly financials for domestic departments and attend quarterly reviews.
• Collaborate with Jr. Financial Analyst and Finance Manager to resolve issues.
• Monitor and analyze expenses; review T&E reports for policy compliance.
• Assist the Financial Reporting Director with ad-hoc requests.
• Support Licensing budgeting including budget meetings and Two Year Plans.
• Prepare templates, variance explanations, and top-level schedules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Hyperion/HFM

Lawson

Job description

FORTUNE 500 RETAIL COMPANY in New York seeks a mid-senior Accounting/Finance professional to own the monthly close process for domestic departments, analyze P&L and balance sheet accounts, and prepare monthly financials for review.

Collaborate with Jr. Financial Analyst and Finance Manager to resolve day-to-day issues, monitor expenses, and ensure T&E compliance. The role supports Licensing budgeting and two-year planning with ad-hoc analyses.