Senior Accountant

We are seeking a hands-on, highly driven Senior Accountant to serve as the right-hand partner to senior leadership within a dynamic business. This individual will take full ownership of the month-end close process, oversee balance sheet reconciliations, support new finance and accounting initiatives, and supervise 1–2 accounting staff members.

To be successful in this role, you are a person who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys rolling up their sleeves, and understands not just what the numbers say, but why they matter to the business.

About our client:

“Industry-stable organization with over 30 years of continued success, recognized for consistent performance and long-term market presence.”
“Demonstrated growth trajectory, expanding operations, capabilities, and market share year over year”
“Strategic expansion through multiple acquisitions, strengthening their footprint and creating new opportunities within the business.”

Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Elmsford, NY
Potential Compensation: $85,000 – 130,000

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the full month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Prepare, review, and maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Ensure proper adherence to GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
• Deliver monthly financial statements and analysis to senior leadership.
• Act as a strategic partner to leadership on financial initiatives, process improvements, and operational enhancements.
• Analyze financial performance and explain key business drivers in a clear, meaningful way.
• Provide insights to leadership around trends, risks, and opportunities impacting the business.
• Leverage ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, QuickBooks or similar) to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Identify and lead process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Partner with the parent company when needed for reporting, consolidation, and compliance requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Master’s/CPA is preferred
• Experience in public accounting
• 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on month-end close
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite
• Background in manufacturing or similar industry
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience working with a PE backed company
• Prior experience mentoring or supervising junior staff.
• Demonstrated ability to streamline, automate, or enhance accounting processes.