Senior Staff Accountant(Manufacturing)

Nesco Resource•Westbury, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Staff Accountant supports accounting operations, month-end close activities, financial analysis, and account reconciliations for an assigned business unit. The role also provides backup support to the Accounting Manager and Cost Accountant. The successful candidate is organized, analytical, and able to manage multiple accounting responsibilities while meeting financial reporting deadlines, with a strong understanding of GAAP, SOX compliance, and ERP systems including NetSuite. This is a temporary-to-hire position based 100% onsite in Westbury, New York. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required. Nesco Resource offers associates a benefits package that includes a Minimum Essential Coverage plan encompassing medical, vision, dental, 401(k), and Employee Assistance Program services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and compliance requirements.
Experience supporting month-end close activities.
Experience preparing and posting journal entries.
Knowledge of accrual accounting, depreciation, amortization, and deferred revenue recognition.
Experience preparing general ledger account reconciliations.
Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills.
Experience working within an ERP environment, including NetSuite.
Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple accounting tasks and work effectively under tight deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
Sound judgment and independent decision-making.
Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
Commitment to accounting accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Support the monthly financial close process for the assigned business unit.
Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, depreciation expense, amortization expense, and deferred revenue recognition.
Perform general accounting activities and ensure transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with established procedures.
Provide backup accounting support for the Accounting Manager and Cost Accountant.
Prepare monthly reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts.
Analyze accounts to identify discrepancies, unusual transactions, and potential accounting issues.
Review financial transactions for errors, deficiencies, or inconsistencies.
Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies in a timely manner.
Recommend and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring accounting issues.
Support accurate financial reporting through account analysis and reconciliations.
Ensure accounting activities comply with GAAP and support SOX internal control and compliance requirements.
Partner with accounting and finance teams to maintain effective accounting and reporting processes.
Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls and improve reporting accuracy.
Support implementation of accounting process improvements.
Collaborate with accounting and finance teams across the organization.
Communicate financial information clearly and professionally to internal stakeholders.
Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support accounting decisions.
Assist with resolving accounting discrepancies and process-related issues.
Support improvements to accounting processes and reporting procedures.