Senior Staff Accountant

AKRF•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

AKRF is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations within a fast-paced engineering and environmental consulting firm. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end close, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and project-based accounting standards. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced accountant who understands project-based revenue, WIP, and job costing in a professional services environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5-8 years of progressive accounting experience (professional services, engineering, or consulting preferred)
CPA certification or CPA-track preferred
Strong understanding of: Revenue recognition, Project/job costing and WIP, Financial statement preparation and analysis, GAAP
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Vision, Vantagepoint, or similar)
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and mentor junior staff

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and review of journal entries (accruals, prepaids, allocations)
Coordinate and execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
Prepare and review general ledger reconciliations, including bank and balance sheet accounts
Assist with financial statement preparation, variance analysis, and management reporting
Analyze financial results and provide recommendations to improve accuracy and efficiency
Support and review revenue recognition (percentage-of-completion / time & materials)
Analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP), deferred revenue, and project profitability
Partner with project accountants and project managers to review project financials, budgets, forecasts, and profitability
Assist in resolving complex project accounting issues and ensuring accurate project reporting
Lead support for the annual audit (and other agencies' audits) and tax preparation processes
Maintain and enhance documentation to ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
Assist with the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of accounting policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards
Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting, and internal controls
Support ERP system enhancements, automation initiatives, and process optimization
Participate in cross-functional projects to improve financial reporting and operational efficiency