<p>We are looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to join our team in Garden City, NY. This contract to hire position offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to critical accounting activities, including month-end processes, financial reconciliation, and supporting compliance efforts. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in GAAP accounting principles, a keen eye for detail, and strong organizational skills to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct detailed account analytics to support business operations and financial accuracy.</p><p>• Manage month-end close processes, including preparing and posting journal entries for accruals, depreciation, amortization, and deferred revenue.</p><p>• Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations for assigned accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Analyze financial transactions to identify errors or discrepancies, take corrective actions, and implement preventative measures.</p><p>• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams to design effective processes with a focus on internal controls.</p><p>• Communicate financial issues and updates confidently and effectively, fostering understanding and driving necessary changes.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls and other regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Assist in the development and implementation of reporting and analytics tools to enhance financial decision-making.</p><p>• Provide support and backup for the Accounting Manager and Cost Accountant as needed.</p>

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.<br>• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.<br>• Proficiency in ERP systems, such as NetSuite, and other accounting software.<br>• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.<br>• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.<br>• Effective written and verbal communication skills to convey complex financial information.<br>• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and managing month-end close activities.<br>• Highly organized with a focus on efficiency and attention to detail.

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