Sr Accountant

Mayer Executive Search; New York (NY); Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing Finance team. You will manage financial operations for over 300 parking facilities and shape financial processes while collaborating closely with operations. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of accounting experience, strong knowledge of GAAP, and capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in accounting, ideally within a startup or small team environment.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Experience managing multi-location financial operations desired.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee property-level financial performance and financial analysis.
• Manage and optimize AP / AR processes.

Skills

Managing accounts payable and receivable

Month-end close processes

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

3+ years of experience in accounting

CPA or public accounting experience

Tools

Accounting software

Expense management tools

Job description

Why candidates should join

• Transformative Mission : Join our client in revolutionizing the $131 billion parking real estate market by bringing it online, enhancing efficiency, and increasing revenue for property owners by 20-50%.
• High-Impact Role : As the second dedicated accounting hire, you will have the opportunity to shape financial processes and implement tools that directly influence the company's growth trajectory.
• Dynamic Work Environment : Work in a fast-paced startup culture where your contributions are valued, and you can take ownership of your role, driving improvements and innovations in accounting practices.
• Remote Flexibility : Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere in North America, allowing you to maintain a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle.
• Growth Potential : Be part of a rapidly expanding team that is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, providing ample opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

Ideal Candidate :

• Experience : 3-5 years in accounting, ideally within a startup or small accounting team environment.
• Skills : Proficient in managing accounts payable and receivable, month-end close processes, and operational finance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Ability to work effectively with operations and sales teams, simplifying complex financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders.

Target Sources :

• Small to Mid-Sized Startups : Candidates from companies with fewer than 50 employees who have hands-on accounting experience.
• Tech-Enabled Companies : Candidates from tech startups that have a focus on operational efficiency and financial optimization.
• Property Management Firms : Individuals who have worked in small accounting teams within real estate or property management sectors.

THE ROLE

Were looking for a Senior Accountant to join our growing Finance team as our second dedicated accounting hire. You will be responsible for managing financial operations across our portfolio of 300+ parking facilities.

Your day to day work will include spending time with our regional operations team to understand our business on a more granular level and spending time with our accounting / finance team to improve our back office processes, maintaining accurate reporting, and improving our AP & AR functions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO ️

• Month-End Close : Own the month-end close process across our property portfolio, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Operational Finance : Oversee property-level financial performance, including property P&L preparation and financial analysis.
• Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable : Every month we receive hundreds of invoices and collect thousands of payments, youll help us to manage and optimize AP / AR processes to ensure we are efficient and accurate.
• Expense Management & Cost Control : Analyze spending trends across our property portfolio, identify cost-saving opportunities, working alongside the Operations Team to enhance operational efficiency.
• Parking Tax Compliance : Support monthly reconciliation, filing, and payment of parking taxes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Process Improvement & Automation : Optimize financial workflows to support our growing business needs. Many of our accounting processes are still manual today - we will look to you to help us improve them!

WHAT YOU NEED

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field (CPA or public accounting experience is a plus).
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Experience managing multi-location financial operations is highly desirable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment and take ownership of finance functions.
• Proficiency in accounting software and expense management tools.