Senior Staff Accountant

New York Technology Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Technology Partners seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to lead month-end close, manage journal entries, reconciliations, and GAAP compliance in a fast-moving tech startup. You’ll own AP and invoice processing, assist with financial statements, and help scale the finance function with documented policies and internal controls.

Ideal candidates are hands-on, detail-oriented and bring 3–6 years of accounting experience with ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA or CPA track preferred.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and accrual-based accounting.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable and invoicing workflows.
• ERP experience with NetSuite, QuickBooks or Sage Intacct; advanced Excel/Sheets skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close with journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations for cash, accruals, prepaid expenses, and assets.
• Support consolidation and intercompany activity where applicable.
• Assist in financial statement preparation and supporting schedules.
• Oversee accounts payable cycle, vendor setup, invoicing, and approvals.
• Improve processes and document policies and internal controls.
• Assist with external audits, tax filings, and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CPA track preferred

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Sage Intacct

Job description

A fast-growing tech startup is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team. This role will play a key part in managing daily accounting operations, supporting the month-end close process, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

You'll be hands-on in areas like accounts payable, invoice processing, and expense management, while also helping build the infrastructure of an evolving finance department. This position offers a unique opportunity to support departmental growth, implement new processes, and contribute to the development of documented accounting policies and internal controls.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-moving tech startup where you can make a direct impact and grow your career as we build the finance function for scale.

Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Accounting Operations

• Lead key areas of the month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and ensure compliance with GAAP
• Prepare and review account reconciliations for cash, prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts
• Support consolidation and intercompany activity across entities, if applicable
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules

Accounts Payable & Invoice Processing

• Support the full accounts payable cycle, including vendor setup, invoice coding, processing, and approval workflows
• Match invoices to receipts and purchase orders to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Maintain vendor records and assist with timely payments and issue resolution
• Partner with responsible parties to improve AP processes and expense tracking

Process Improvement & Systems

• Help build and document new accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls as the department scales
• Identify and implement process improvements to shorten close timelines and enhance accuracy
• Support ERP and accounting system optimization efforts as the company scales
• Partner with the Controller on the implementation of new accounting systems, policies, and controls
• Assist the Controller with departmental projects and day-to-day operational needs

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare supporting documentation for external audits, tax filings, and other compliance requirements
• Ensure proper documentation of accounting policies and adherence to internal controls

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Controller and FP&A to ensure proper expense classification, accrual accuracy, and variance explanations
• Collaborate with People and Operations teams to reconcile personnel, benefits, and employee reimbursements
• Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting to support management and decision-making

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CPA track preferred
• 3–6 years of relevant accounting experience (public accounting or startup/technology company experience a plus)
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and accrual-based accounting
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable and invoice processing workflows
• Proficiency with an ERP system such as NetSuite (preferred), QuickBooks, or Sage Intacct, plus advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Process-oriented mindset with a proactive, problem-solving approach and desire to help the department grow

Ideal candidates are hands-on, take ownership across all areas of accounting, and are excited to learn and grow within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.