Job Overview – Senior Accountant (Temporary)
Compensation: $30 – $45/hour
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Senior Accountant (Temporary) in New York, NY for our client, supporting accounting operations, financial reporting, and general ledger activities within a fast-paced corporate environment. This role will assist with reconciliations, month-end close, reporting functions, and day-to-day accounting support while partnering closely with finance leadership and accounting teams. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, and experienced working within corporate accounting environments.
Responsibilities as the Senior Accountant:
- General Ledger Support: Assist with journal entries, account reconciliations, and day-to-day accounting activities.
- Month-End Close: Support month-end and year-end close processes while ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare financial schedules, reporting packages, and supporting accounting documentation.
- Account Analysis: Analyze financial data, investigate discrepancies, and support account variance reviews.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with finance and accounting teams to support operational and reporting initiatives.
- Process & Documentation Support: Maintain accounting documentation and assist with process improvement initiatives as needed.
Qualifications for the Senior Accountant:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field is required.
- Experience: Prior corporate accounting, public accounting, or general ledger accounting experience is required.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close processes is preferred.
- Technical Skills: NetSuite experience is required along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong communication skills, professionalism, attention to detail, analytical abilities, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment are required.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.