Senior Accountant

hireneXus•New York, NY

60d•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

A private equity-backed, rapidly growing residential and commercial field services business based in New York and servicing throughout the northeast, is seeking a Senior Accountant. The ideal candidate can get to the office up to twice a week, but work mainly remote. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant with strong expertise in GAAP, general ledger management, and month-end close optimization. The ideal candidate will have a deep background in payroll accounting, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, and financial audits, and will play a key role in improving reporting accuracy and operational efficiency across multiple business units and branch locations.

Requirements

Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and the ability to clearly explain complex accounting matters.
Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and AI-driven data matching.
Hands-on experience with ERP or accounting systems; experience with QuickBooks and RAMP preferred.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience supporting distributed or multi-location operations.
Familiarity with close optimization tools and modern financial reporting best practices.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution required.
Minimum of 7 years of general ledger accounting experience in a complex, multi-entity organization.

Responsibilities

Record and maintain daily financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
Lead balance sheet reconciliations and strengthen the month-end close process through automation and process improvements.
Oversee daily AP activity in RAMP, ensuring accurate invoice uploads, proper GL coding, and timely approval workflows.
Prepare and reconcile interest expense entries while supporting compliance with debt covenants and lender reporting requirements.
Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and reporting packages for leadership review.
Perform monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
Support tax filing preparation and compliance reporting across various regulatory agencies.
Partner with external auditors by providing documentation, schedules, and insights to maintain GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.
Identify, investigate, and communicate accounting discrepancies or irregularities to senior leadership.
Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting through automation, standardization, and system optimization initiatives.