Senior Accountant II: Close, Reconciliations & Analytics

Avant Staffing Associates LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Avant Staffing Associates LLC in New York is seeking an Accountant II to provide senior level financial support, including preparing reports, performing reconciliations, and assisting with close activities. This full-time role demands accuracy, initiative, and strong collaboration with the Finance & Accounting team.

You will manage complex journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, ad hoc analyses, and audits, while ensuring compliance with policies and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 4 years related experience in accounting and finance
• CPA preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Office, Adobe), HRIS systems, and other databases

Responsibilities

• Own assigned month-end and year-end close responsibilities.
• Prepare complex journal entries and accounting analyses.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve exceptions.
• Review and approve Staff level journal entries, reconciliations and reports, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for assigned accounts and close responsibilities.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests, including gathering support and preparing schedules.
• Support compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and standard accounting procedures.
• Assist with accounting process improvements and special projects as assigned.
• Serve as an accounting resource for employees and interprets accounting policies and regulations
• Keep up to date and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as policies, and procedures
• Able to pull and manipulate data for various ad hoc reports and other analysis as needed
• Prepare, review, and analyze a variety of reports, accounts, reconciliations, tables, or statements to and from internal departments, financial institutions, and external agencies
• Assist with reviewing budget-to-actual results and identifying significant variances.
• Review operating expenses for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate classification.
• Assist with forecast and budget preparation, including gathering data and updating supporting schedules.
• Prepare financial analyses, reports, and summaries to support management review and business decisions.
• Support ad hoc analysis and financial projects as assigned.
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and operational team members to understand financial activity and business drivers.
• Assist with improving financial reporting, tracking, and analysis processes.

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

HRIS systems

Job description

Avant Staffing Associates LLC in New York is seeking an Accountant II to provide senior level financial support, including preparing reports, performing reconciliations, and assisting with close activities. This full-time role demands accuracy, initiative, and strong collaboration with the Finance & Accounting team.

You will manage complex journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, ad hoc analyses, and audits, while ensuring compliance with policies and local regulations.