Sr. Accountant

Vaco Recruiter Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services seeks an experienced Senior Accountant in New York, NY. Hybrid role with three in-office days and a base salary of $110,000–$125,000 plus bonus.

The role emphasizes end-to-end financial closes, complex US GAAP accounting, and cross-functional process automation. Reporting to the Regional Controller, you will own close cycles, perform high-level journal entries, support audit processes, and drive improvements to internal controls and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• 3–5+ years of progressive, full-cycle GL and financial reporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial statement reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles with accuracy and speed.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, revenue allocations, and intercompany items.
• Build detailed balance sheet reconciliations and package financial statements for exec review.
• Research complex accounting matters (ASC 606, ASC 842) and draft memos.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors and maintain SOX controls.
• Perform variance analyses and support budgets/rolling forecasts.
• Identify bottlenecks and drive automation of accounting workflows.

Skills

US GAAP

Analytical thinking

Journal entries

Close cycles

Audit coordination

Intercompany

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Workday ERP

Oracle

SAP

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Senior Accountant

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid - 3 days/week in-office)

Compensation: $110,000 - $125,000 base + bonus

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced, analytical Senior Accountant to join a growing Finance team supporting leading global capital markets and financial infrastructure platforms.

Reporting directly to the Regional Controller, this role plays a pivotal part in owning end-to-end financial closes, performing complex general ledger accounting, navigating technical US GAAP standards, and driving process automation. This is an ideal position for a high-performing accountant looking for strong cross-functional exposure, audit leadership, and strategic visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close cycles with a focus on speed, precision, and operational excellence.
• Prepare, review, and post high-level journal entries, including complex accruals, revenue allocations, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
• Perform detailed balance sheet account reconciliations and build comprehensive financial statement packages (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for executive review.
• Research complex, non-routine accounting matters (e.g., ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 842 lease accounting) and draft clear, actionable technical accounting memos.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors, manage audit workpapers, and maintain internal controls (SOX framework) to mitigate risk.
• Perform deep-dive variance analyses (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast) and collaborate with finance partners on annual operating budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and lead initiatives to streamline and automate accounting workflows using modern software and tech tools.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3 to 5+ years of progressive, full-cycle general ledger and financial reporting experience.
• Strong foundational knowledge and practical application of US GAAP.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets (advanced formulas, dynamic modeling, index/match, pivot tables).
• Demonstrated capability to untangle complex accounting transactions and present findings clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CPA / CMA designation (or active candidate tracking toward completion).
• "Big 4" or mid-tier public accounting background.
• Hands-on experience with Workday ERP or similar enterprise platforms (Oracle, SAP).
• Familiarity with IFRS accounting standards.

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