Senior Accountant - Global Close & GAAP Expert

Metropolis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Disability coverage

Stock options

Bonus plans

Life insurance

Job summary

Metropolis is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. You will play a central role in driving monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring US GAAP compliance and strong internal controls in a fast-growing AI company.

You will collaborate across FP&A, Operations, Engineering, Legal, and Tax, manage intercompany transactions, and support external audits. The anticipated base salary ranges from $105,000 to $120,000 USD per year, with additional benefits and equity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, combining national public accounting with corporate/industry experience at a fast-growing company.
• Active CPA or CPA candidate.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP (ASC 606/842) and SOX compliance.
• Proven track record of managing full-cycle audit engagements and liaising with audit partners/clients.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packages in accordance with US GAAP.
• Oversee monthly consolidation processes across international entities and optimize close cycles.
• Review intercompany transactions and eliminations across global entities.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and internal controls using BlackLine.
• Prepare journal entries, technical accounting memos, and reconciliations across revenue recognition, liabilities, leases, and fixed assets.
• Support annual audits with external auditors and prepare audit-ready workpapers and disclosures.
• Evaluate and design robust internal controls (SOX) to streamline reporting as the business scales.
• Conduct technical accounting research on ASC 606/842/360 and draft memos.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Operations, Engineering, Legal, and Tax to review contracts and track capex for proper accounting.
• Perform monthly variance analyses and provide actionable insights to leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to leverage accounting tech, automation, and AI to improve close workflows.

Skills

Audit / Assurance

Financial analysis

Technical accounting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

BlackLine

Job description

Metropolis is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. You will play a central role in driving monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring US GAAP compliance and strong internal controls in a fast-growing AI company.

You will collaborate across FP&A, Operations, Engineering, Legal, and Tax, manage intercompany transactions, and support external audits. The anticipated base salary ranges from $105,000 to $120,000 USD per year, with additional benefits and equity