Senior Accountant

Green Key Resources · New york city metropolitan area, United States

Senior Staff Accountant

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical accounting professional to join our finance team. This role is responsible for supporting core accounting operations, maintaining the accuracy of financial records, analyzing account activity, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to identify issues and recommend practical solutions.

This is a full-time, hybrid position. Employees are expected to work onsite Monday through Wednesday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Thursday and Friday. Additional onsite attendance may be required to accommodate operational priorities. Work arrangements are subject to change based on evolving business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly general ledger account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and perform variance assessments.
• Analyze balance sheet accounts and financial trends to identify unusual activity, emerging risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain accurate financial schedules, management reports, and supporting documentation.
• Evaluate assigned accounts for potential financial risks and communicate significant findings or concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies, reconciling items, and transaction exceptions.
• Perform month-end closing activities in accordance with established deadlines and internal controls.
• Support the preparation, consolidation, and distribution of financial information to relevant stakeholders.
• Validate general ledger backup data and supporting records to help maintain the accuracy and reliability of financial systems.
• Participate in physical inventory observations, fixed asset reviews, and related audit activities.
• Compile records and provide supporting documentation for internal audits, use tax reviews, and other compliance-related requests.
• Collaborate with accounting colleagues and leadership on ad hoc analyses, special assignments, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP), corporate accounting policies, and established control procedures.
• Assess existing accounting workflows and contribute to initiatives that improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and standardize processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited institution.
• At least five years of relevant accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, including the ability to research, interpret, and apply authoritative accounting guidance to complex or unusual transactions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyze and organize financial data effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present accounting findings clearly.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated initiative and independent judgment, including the ability to evaluate issues and present potential solutions to management.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Prior external audit experience with a reputable regional, national, or international public accounting firm.
• Experience supporting financial audits, internal controls, account analysis, and month-end close procedures.

Green Key Resources offers eligible employees medical, dental, and vision coverage; health savings and indemnity options; life, accident, and short and long-term disability coverage; commuter benefits; an employee assistance and work-life program; a retirement savings plan; paid time off and holidays; and parental leave. This position includes incentive compensation in addition to base salary. Eligibility, plan terms, and incentive structure vary by position and location and will be provided during the hiring process.

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