Job description
Harborline Financial Group is seeking a results-driven Senior Accountant to join our NYC-based finance team. This role offers a clear path to leadership, exposure to diverse industries, and a collaborative environment that values integrity, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
As the Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in managing the monthly close, financial reporting, and internal controls that sustain our high standards of accounting excellence. We pride ourselves on a modern, high-performance culture and provide ongoing professional development opportunities.
If you are motivated by challenge and have a track record of delivering accurate financial information on time, we want to hear from you.
Responsibility
- Lead the monthly close process for multiple entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
- Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for the general ledger.
- Oversee financial reporting in accordance with GAAP, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
- Analyze variances vs. budget and prior periods; provide actionable insights to management.
- Coordinate and support internal and external audits; document controls and processes to maintain SOX compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Accounts Payable/Receivable, Tax, Treasury) to improve processes and systems (ERP, reporting tools).
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and control enhancements to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or pursuing certification preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, with a strong foundation in GAAP and month-end close processes.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or Oracle) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Power Query).
- Solid knowledge of internal controls and, ideally, SOX compliance.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills—able to translate complex data into clear insights.
- Detail-oriented with excellent time management and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Team player with a proactive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement.