Job description
Beacon Ledger Solutions is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team in New York City. This role offers exposure to monthly closes, financial reporting, and process optimization in a fast-paced environment.
As a Senior Accountant, you will own the general ledger, assist with month-end close, prepare timely financial statements, and support internal and external audits. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with US GAAP.
What you will do includes owning reconciliations, driving process improvements, and safeguarding the integrity of financial data while supporting strategic initiatives.
Responsibility
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepare and review financial statements, footnotes, and management reporting packages in accordance with US GAAP.
- Manage general ledger activities, reconciliations, and balance sheet analysis.
- Collaborate with accounting and cross-functional partners to optimize internal controls and improve processes.
- Support external audits, SOX compliance, and regulatory reporting as needed.
- Oversee revenue and expense recognition, depreciation, accruals, and intercompany transactions.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; provide insightful commentary.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CFA is a plus.
- 3-5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in public accounting or corporate finance.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls; experience with SOX is a plus.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.