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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
Senior Accountant Salary:
$110,000-130,000Location:
Great Neck, NY Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Work within a well-established, privately held specialty chemicals organization with global operations
- Exposure to a growing manufacturing and distribution business with ongoing investment in systems and infrastructure
- High-visibility role partnering closely with finance leadership and operational teams
- Broad scope covering GL, cost accounting, inventory, tax, and financial analysis, not a narrow siloed role
- Opportunity to influence cost controls, process improvements, and margin optimization
- Strong emphasis on operational accounting and real-world business decision support
- Hands-on accounting within a complex, multi-entity environment
- Stable organization with long-term growth strategy and disciplined financial management Key Responsibilities for the
Senior Accountant:
- Prepare daily general ledger activities and maintain accurate financial records
- Support month-end close including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and account analysis
- Reconcile bank accounts and manage banking-related inquiries
- Manage indirect tax compliance across U.S., Canada, and select European jurisdictions
- Perform cost accounting, budget vs. actual analysis, and expense forecasting
- Identify and recommend cost-reduction and profit improvement opportunities Qualifications for the
Senior Accountant:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Accounting experience within manufacturing or distribution
- Strong experience with Oracle or similar enterprise ERP systems #LI-JT1 #