Senior Staff Accountant

Location: Westbury, NY
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $55/hour
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to support accounting operations for the EIG business in Westbury, NY. This role will be responsible for month-end close activities, account analysis, journal entries, and reconciliations. The Senior Staff Accountant will also provide backup support for the Accounting Manager and Cost Accountant while collaborating with accounting and finance teams to maintain accurate financial reporting and effective internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform account analysis and support accounting activities for the EIG business.

• Assist with the month-end close process, including preparing and posting journal entries for accruals, depreciation, amortization, and deferred revenue recognition.

• Prepare and maintain monthly account reconciliations for assigned accounts.

• Review and analyze financial transactions to identify discrepancies, resolve errors, and implement process improvements.

• Provide backup support for the Accounting Manager and Cost Accountant as needed.

• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to develop and improve accounting and financial reporting processes.

• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control requirements.

• Communicate financial information clearly and effectively to internal stakeholders.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting procedures, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements.

• Experience working with ERP systems, including NetSuite.

• Experience with month-end close activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Skills

• General Ledger Accounting

• Month-End Close

• Journal Entries and Accruals

• Account Reconciliations

• Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Depreciation and Amortization

• Deferred Revenue Recognition

• GAAP and SOX Compliance

• NetSuite and ERP Systems

• Internal Controls and Process Improvement