Senior Accountant | Corporate

Sterling Engineering; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full employee benefits package

PTO and holidays

Medical plans (3)

Dental & vision plans

401(k)

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Buffalo, NY, seeks a Corporate Accountant for the month-end close on a 12-month, long-term contract. Hybrid role with three days onsite and two days remote per week.

The ideal candidate has strong general accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel, SAP, or Oracle Hyperion. CPA is preferred; willingness to commit to the contract is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Relevant general accounting experience, including month-end close activities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle Hyperion, or another major ERP or financial reporting system preferred.
• Experience with international accounting, intercompany reconciliations, or multi-entity reporting is a plus.
• CPA certification is highly preferred.
• Ability to work onsite three days per week in Buffalo, NY, and remotely two days per week.
• Ability to commit to a 12-month contract assignment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries to support the monthly financial close.
• Reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, and assist with related reporting.
• Prepare close-related schedules, financial analyses, and reports.
• Research accounting activity and resolve discrepancies to ensure transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with company policies and U.S. GAAP.
• Review international subsidiary financial activity and month-end close submissions.
• Assist with trial balance reviews and account mapping.
• Support intercompany reconciliations and related financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Corporate Accounting and regional finance teams to support an accurate and timely monthly close.

Skills

General accounting

Month-end close

Journal entries

GL reconciliations

Balance sheet reconciliations

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Excel

Financial reporting

Close-related schedules

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle Hyperion

Job description

Title

Corporate Accountant - Month-End Close

Location

Buffalo, NY

Hire Type

Long-Term Contract (12 Months)

Shift

Standard Business Hours

Compensation

$35-$45/hour

Benefits

As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Must have Skill Set

• General accounting and month-end close experience
• Journal entries and general ledger reconciliations
• Balance sheet account reconciliations
• Financial analysis and variance analysis
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Financial reporting and close-related schedules

Overview

Our client is seeking a temporary accounting professional to support its Corporate Accounting team with the monthly financial close and reporting process. This position will primarily support Global Markets while providing additional assistance across Corporate Accounting. The ideal candidate will have a strong general accounting background, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with corporate and regional finance teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This is a hybrid opportunity based in Buffalo, NY, with three days onsite and two days remote per week.

Job Duties

• Prepare and review journal entries to support the monthly financial close.
• Reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, and assist with related reporting.
• Prepare close-related schedules, financial analyses, and reports.
• Research accounting activity and resolve discrepancies to ensure transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with company policies and U.S. GAAP.
• Review international subsidiary financial activity and month-end close submissions.
• Assist with trial balance reviews and account mapping.
• Support intercompany reconciliations and related financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Corporate Accounting and regional finance teams to support an accurate and timely monthly close.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Relevant general accounting experience, including month-end close activities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle Hyperion, or another major ERP or financial reporting system preferred.
• Experience with international accounting, intercompany reconciliations, or multi-entity reporting is a plus.
• CPA certification is highly preferred.
• Ability to work onsite three days per week in Buffalo, NY, and remotely two days per week.
• Ability to commit to a 12-month contract assignment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.