Senior Accountant

Buchwald•New York, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Buchwald is seeking an experienced accountant and bookkeeper in our New York office. This is a hands-on, in-office role responsible for ensuring that all payroll, financial records, ledgers, and statements are accurate, current, and compliant. Experience with Paychex, Paylocity and Brex is a plus. This role requires the ability to transform a legacy function through technology, data, improved documentation, and standardized workflows. This role will work closely with senior leadership and serve as the internal point of contact for all accounting, payroll, and banking functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
5 - 8 years of bookkeeping experience, ideally in a service-based or entertainment / media industry environment
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Demonstrated experience processing payroll independently for 75+ employees across multiple jurisdictions
Solid understanding of GAAP principles and bookkeeping best practices
Experience with bank reconciliations and cash management
High attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines
Comfortable working directly with senior leadership in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability and willingness to work on-site 4–5 days per week.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Paychex, Paylocity and Brex

Responsibilities

Process payroll for employees in California and New York using payroll software; ensure compliance with federal, New York State, NYC and California payroll tax requirements
Record and maintain daily journal entries across all accounts with accuracy and timeliness for two operating companies
Maintain and organize the company’s chart of accounts
Perform monthly bank reconciliations across all company accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies
Manage day-to-day banking activities including deposits, transfers, wire requests, and maintaining relationships with banking contacts
Coordinate with payroll provider to ensure timely and accurate filing of payroll tax returns and W-2s
Support month-end and year-end close processes
Liaise with external CPA or accountants as needed for audits, tax filings, and financial reviews
Coordinate with the internal talent payments team on talent-related transactions as needed
Maintain organized and accurate financial records and documentation
Support implementation of new accounting or payroll software