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Vaco LLC

Sr. Accountant

Pay: $110,000–$140,000/yr

Posted: 1 day ago

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Last Updated: 1 hour ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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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

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Job Description

Senior Accountant Location:

Hybrid (4 days/week in-office )

Compensation:

$110,000 - $140,000 Base + Annual Discretionary Bonus Join a dynamic NYC professional services firm as a Senior Accountant , where you will serve as a pillar of their finance operations. Reporting directly to the Controller, you will move beyond simple data entry to own key components of the month-end close, revenue recognition, and strategic financial analysis. This is a "hands-on" leadership-track role for an ambitious accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to see the direct impact of their work on a scaling organization. Full-Cycle Accounting Own the

Close:

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including complex accruals, intercompany reconciliations, and GL maintenance.

Financial Reporting:

Prepare GAAP-compliant management reporting packages and provide the "why" behind the numbers through rigorous variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.

Audit & Compliance:

Act as the primary liaison for external auditors and tax advisors, ensuring all schedules and statutory filings are accurate and timely.

Operational Excellence Revenue & Billing:

Partner with the business to support revenue recognition and oversee the invoicing lifecycle to optimize DSO and cash flow.

Payroll & Expenses:

Collaborate with HR to reconcile payroll activities (ADP) and ensure internal controls over purchasing and disbursements remain ironclad.

Process Architecture:

Identify and implement opportunities to automate and standardize accounting workflows to support the firm's continued growth.

The Ideal Profile Experience:

5+ years of progressive accounting experience. A background in Big 4 or national public accounting is highly preferred.

Technical Skills:

Strong foundation in U.S. GAAP and proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Dynamics, or similar).

Excel Mastery:

You should be a power user capable of utilizing pivot tables, lookups, and basic modeling to resolve complex accounting issues.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA (or progress toward it) is a significant plus. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.