Senior Accounting Associate

Navigate Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accounting and financial services firm is looking for a detail-oriented Senior Associate to join their Accounting & CFO Services team. This hybrid role provides exposure to various businesses and focuses on financial reporting and bookkeeping. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, maintaining accurate bookkeeping, assisting in client communications, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with relevant experience, and is proficient in accounting software.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in accounting/bookkeeping, prior public accounting experience a plus.
• CPA or actively pursuing CPA preferred.
• Experience with e-commerce, inventory, or SaaS platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping for multiple clients.
• Assist with client communications and meetings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Client service skills

Microsoft Excel/Word proficiency

Education

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

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

NetSuite

Job description

A growing accounting and financial services firm is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Associate to join their Accounting & CFO Services team. The role offers exposure to a variety of businesses across industries and stages, contributing to their financial reporting, bookkeeping, and overall financial health. This is a hybrid role with a mix of in-office and remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping for multiple clients, including reconciliations, journal entries, and tax prep support.
• Assist with client communications, meetings, and financial performance discussions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support integrated client services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in accounting/bookkeeping; prior public accounting experience a plus.
• CPA or actively pursuing CPA preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and client service skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Word and accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, or similar). Experience with e-commerce, inventory, or SaaS platforms a plus.