Senior Accountant - Outsourced Accounting & Finance

Eisneramper Llp - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Accountant will join the Outsourced Accounting Team at EisnerAmper, providing customized accounting and financial reporting services to clients. This role involves working independently on client files, collaborating with team members, and being supervised by the Accounting Manager. The position requires strong analytical skills to identify and resolve accounting issues proactively, ensuring clients' financial operations are managed effectively. This is a hybrid role, requiring in-office work in NYC or NJ at least two days a week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and general ledger.
• Prepare client full disclosure financial statements.
• Complete complex account reconciliations and recording transactions.
• Manage all facets of monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting and closing processes in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare financial and statistical reports, analyzing unusual items on financial reports and notifying the Accounting Manager when necessary.
• Support the client external audit process.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of accounting software packages.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the financial operations of clients in various industries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or related field.
• 3+ years of recent public and/or private accounting experience.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA license or candidate for licensure.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple client files and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to handle pressure in a positive professional manner.
• Team player with strong communication and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Familiarity with cloud-based accounting systems like Intacct, NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Concur, Expensify.
• Account reconciliation experience.
• SEC reporting experience.
• Experience working in a paperless environment.
• Ability to work with and develop team members.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule to support work/life balance.
• Participation in Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for DE&I efforts.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Recognition as a top workplace in the industry.