Corporate Accountant

Waste Solution Services • Lawrence, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Accountant will lead the day-to-day accounting function of a fast-paced, high-growth, entrepreneurial company. The role is based in New York/Long Island or Miami, Florida, and is full-time and in-office. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this person will be the most senior accounting professional on a multi-person accounting and bookkeeping team.

The Corporate Accountant will lead monthly and year-end close, manage P&L and financial reporting, oversee cash management, working capital, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and accounting controls, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records. The role also includes coordinating and reviewing team members’ work, supporting budgeting and financial analysis, working with outside tax and legal advisors as needed, and improving accounting processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.

The company seeks a hands-on, detail-oriented CPA with approximately five or more years of progressive accounting experience who can take ownership, work independently, communicate effectively, and use technology to improve efficiency and accountability. Service industry experience is preferred. The role offers direct exposure to the CFO and the potential to expand into a Senior Accountant role and broader accounting leadership responsibilities based on performance and business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA license required.
• Approximately five or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Proven ability to lead a monthly close and independently manage P&L reporting.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial statements, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
• Comfort leveraging Claude and other AI tools to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, strengthen accuracy, and enhance accountability while exercising sound professional judgment and protecting confidential financial information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting tax filings and working with external accountants.
• Experience with working capital management and cash flow analysis.
• Service industry experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks and NetSuite is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.
• Manage and analyze the monthly P&L, identify trends, and explain significant variances to the CFO.
• Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, accruals, bank and cash reconciliations, and balance sheet accounts.
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow, and working capital.
• Maintain strong accounting controls, accurate records, and audit-ready documentation.
• Coordinate and review work performed by accounting and bookkeeping team members.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis.
• Coordinate with the outside tax firm and provide financial information and supporting schedules for tax filings.
• Work with outside legal counsel as needed on accounting and financial matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, reporting, internal controls, and workflow efficiency.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Office snacks.
• Comfortable, collaborative work environment.
• Direct access to leadership and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact as the business grows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior