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Senior Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$79,643 / year median in New York
-18% projected decline
Job Description
Type:
full-timeJob Description:
Position Title:
Senior Accountant Location:
Garden City, Long Island, NY (On-Site)Industry:
Distribution / Manufacturing A well-established and growing distribution and manufacturing company in Garden City is seeking a hands-on, detail-driven Senior Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working cross-functionally, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to play a meaningful role in both day-to-day accounting operations and long-term financial initiatives.Perks & Benefits:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage 401(k) Plan with Company Match Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Other benefits aligned with state regulations and employment classificationCore Responsibilities:
Manage core accounting functions including general ledger oversight, month-end and year-end close, and account reconciliations Support distribution and manufacturing accounting activities, including inventory and cost-related transactions Prepare and review financial statements and perform variance analysis to support management decision-making Handle sales commission accounting, including calculations, reconciliations, and analysis across multiple states (approximately 25-30% of the role) Collaborate with operations, sales, and leadership teams to ensure financial data aligns with business activity Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes and analyze actual results versus plan Support audit preparation and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls Participate in system enhancements and help streamline accounting processes and procedures Take ownership of evolving accounting and reporting needs as the business continues to growIdeal Candidate Profile:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a distribution or manufacturing environment Experience with sales commissions accounting or a strong interest in owning this function Solid understanding of GAAP, reconciliations, and internal controls Proficient in Excel and accounting systems; ERP experience strongly preferred Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced, and evolving environment Strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail Excellent communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset CPA is a plus but not required Ready to Step Into a Senior Accountant Role with Impact? If you're an experienced accounting professional with a distribution or manufacturing background and are ready to contribute meaningfully in a dynamic environment, we'd love to connect. Please send your resume (in Word format) to Steven.Mas@lhh.com for immediate consideration. Not the perfect match? Let's stay connected. We're recruiting for a variety of finance and accounting roles across other sectors. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy