Senior Accountant
- $80,000 - $95,000
- New York, NY
Senior Accountant - CPA
A bit about us:
Our client is a premium Out-of-Home media vendor specializing in best-in-class inventory across the country.
Why join us?
Growing company
Great culture
Top benefits
Great culture
Top benefits
Job Details
About the job
Reporting to the Accounting Operations Lead, the Senior Accountant is responsible for managing and processing vendor invoices, ensuring accurate and timely reporting and payments to landlords, maintaining financial records related to accounts payable, and supporting the monthly close process, including the preparation of bank reconciliations. This role requires strong understanding of US GAAP particularly lease and sequential liability accounting (ASC 842), strong communication skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, experience on leading process improvements and automations, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal departments and external vendors.
What you’ll do
Manage the sequential liability accounting process to ensure timely and accurate payments to landlords, addressing any issues that arise.
Manage the accurate and timely preparation of landlord reports for specific lease agreements. In addition, reconcile landlord reports and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
Lead the communication efforts with landlords and non-landlord vendors to address payment inquiries and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
Assist in month-end closing activities related to accounts payable including the monthly accounting of credit cards and preparation of bank reconciliations.
Manage the preparation of cash payment reports to support weekly cash flow analysis and help provide responses to inquiries and insight for decision making.
Ensure the accurate and efficient processing of invoices, expense reports, and payment requests accurately and timely.
Ensure application of controls to verify invoice details, approvals, and match invoices to receipts.
Ensure timely and accurate payment processing, including check runs, ACH, and wire transfers.
Maintain accurate records and documentation for audit purposes.
Drive process improvements and automation initiatives in the accounts payable function.
Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting regulations.
Education and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience in Accounts Payable
CPA is required. Must have a solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
5+ years of proven experience in Accounts Payable
NetSuite experience is preferred
Excellent skills in MS Office, including Excel and Word
Demonstrated experience in process automation and improvement
Effective communication skills
Reporting to the Accounting Operations Lead, the Senior Accountant is responsible for managing and processing vendor invoices, ensuring accurate and timely reporting and payments to landlords, maintaining financial records related to accounts payable, and supporting the monthly close process, including the preparation of bank reconciliations. This role requires strong understanding of US GAAP particularly lease and sequential liability accounting (ASC 842), strong communication skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, experience on leading process improvements and automations, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal departments and external vendors.
What you’ll do
Manage the sequential liability accounting process to ensure timely and accurate payments to landlords, addressing any issues that arise.
Manage the accurate and timely preparation of landlord reports for specific lease agreements. In addition, reconcile landlord reports and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
Lead the communication efforts with landlords and non-landlord vendors to address payment inquiries and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
Assist in month-end closing activities related to accounts payable including the monthly accounting of credit cards and preparation of bank reconciliations.
Manage the preparation of cash payment reports to support weekly cash flow analysis and help provide responses to inquiries and insight for decision making.
Ensure the accurate and efficient processing of invoices, expense reports, and payment requests accurately and timely.
Ensure application of controls to verify invoice details, approvals, and match invoices to receipts.
Ensure timely and accurate payment processing, including check runs, ACH, and wire transfers.
Maintain accurate records and documentation for audit purposes.
Drive process improvements and automation initiatives in the accounts payable function.
Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting regulations.
Education and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience in Accounts Payable
CPA is required. Must have a solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
5+ years of proven experience in Accounts Payable
NetSuite experience is preferred
Excellent skills in MS Office, including Excel and Word
Demonstrated experience in process automation and improvement
Effective communication skills
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.