Experienced Senior Accountant - New York City, NY
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New York, NY · Posted October 15, 2026
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About the job
Hybrid Remote Position
Three days in the office, two days remote.
The Company
This client is a premier provider of a wide range of outsourced accounting and financial business services to private and public companies, designed to add significant value to a company's financial health and performance through a low-risk, flexible cost structure. Their clients can choose from a comprehensive suite of financial and administrative management solutions for their business. The company has a team of seasoned professionals with over 100 years of combined experience as public and private company CFOs, including diverse experience in SEC regulatory compliance and reporting, corporate finance, operations management, strategic planning, raising capital, managing, and improving cash flow, and handling regulatory and compliance projects.
The Role
Fast-growing accounting / consulting firm seeks an Experienced Senior Accountant for their location in New York City. This is a Hybrid remote position with three days in the office and two days remote. They seek a self-motivated, roll-up-your-sleeves, enthusiastic professional with a genuine desire to embrace this challenging career opportunity to work in a team-oriented environment while taking on various assignments. Qualified individuals will join their employee-friendly corporate culture, offering superior compensation, bonus and benefits packages, career growth, and mobility.
Core Responsibilities
Assist our clients with and oversee Staff Accountants with the following: SEC audit and review preparation.
Monthly financial closings.
Assistance with accounting procedures.
Review of back office and accounting staff work.
Assessment and improvement of financial processes and internal controls.
Prepare and review financial statements for public and private sectors, including disclosures for audit, review, and compilation engagements.
Education and Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree with a focus in accounting.
An MBA is preferred.
A CPA license is preferred but not required.
Essential Functions
Assume responsibility for the efficiency of performance for engagements.
Develop and maintain client relationships.
Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
Experience
A minimum of 4 years of public accounting experience.
Knowledge of SEC accounting with a strong understanding of BCFs, derivatives, and equity valuation is preferred.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks
Demonstrated analytical proficiency in data research and interpretation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles
Possess outstanding project management and analytical skills; must be able to prioritize.
Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written.
Meets deadlines, prioritize appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure.
Self-directed and self-motivated.
Highly organized and efficient.
Strong communication skills, including working in a team environment, giving honest, direct feedback, and being a solid verbal and written communicator.
Benefits
Medical Insurance.
Dental Insurance.
Vision Insurance.
PTO (3-Weeks).
Paid Holidays.