<p>The Senior Accountant will manage and oversee accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP, and timely month-end close activities. This role involves preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, analyzing financial data, and supporting audits. The Senior Accountant will work closely with management to provide insights that drive business decisions.</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Accountant to support our client on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position in Pulaski, New York. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the month-end closing process while supporting key accounting operations. Ideal candidates will bring expertise in accounting systems, financial reconciliation, and reporting, particularly within a manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and execute the month-end closing process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring proper documentation and accuracy.</p><p>• Conduct account and bank reconciliations to resolve discrepancies and maintain financial accuracy.</p><p>• Utilize SAP and Excel to analyze financial data and create detailed reports.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.</p><p>• Review financial statements and ensure all entries align with company policies and procedures.</p><p>• Provide support for audits by preparing necessary documentation and reports as needed.</p><p>• Train and guide team members on best practices in accounting operations, if required.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Accountant to join our team in Syracuse, New York. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing payroll-related financial activities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing key insights to support decision-making. This is a long-term contract position ideal for professionals with a strong background in accounting and payroll within the financial services industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze payroll-related general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and proper financial reporting.<br>• Perform reconciliations for payroll, benefits, and accrual accounts, maintaining integrity and compliance.<br>• Support month-end and year-end closing processes by preparing journal entries and conducting variance analyses.<br>• Review payroll data to identify trends, anomalies, and discrepancies, offering actionable insights to leadership.<br>• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory guidelines.<br>• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external auditors on payroll-related audits and compliance matters.<br>• Assist in streamlining payroll processes, implementing system enhancements, and optimizing internal controls.<br>• Prepare detailed schedules and documentation for audit purposes, responding to inquiries as needed.<br>• Provide expertise in payroll tax reporting, deposits, and returns to maintain compliance.<br>• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for payroll management and financial reporting systems.