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Senior Accountant
Rockville Centre, NY
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Senior Accountant


Location: Southwest Nassau, NY


Company Overview: Our client is a private middle market company located on the South shore of Long Island.


Position Overview: They are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Operations team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting within the transportation or logistics sector and will be instrumental in managing and overseeing their financial operations.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Reporting: Collaborate with department heads to ensure the accuracy of all financial reporting activities.
  • Statement Preparation: Assist in the preparation and distribution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Month-End Close: Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with the monthly close schedule.
  • Audit Support: Play a pivotal role in audit preparations, building out processes, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with statutory accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
  • Transaction Analysis: Analyze and review transactions for discrepancies, coding errors, and other issues, including preparation, review, upload, and posting of journal entries.
  • Accounts Oversight: Closely monitor accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions to ensure timely and accurate processing.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development of budgets and financial forecasts, providing variance analyses and recommendations.
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards pertinent to the aviation maintenance industry.


Qualifications:

  • Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within the aviation or related industry.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access. Experience with Great Plains or similar accounting software is highly desirable.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities with a keen attention to detail.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred but not required.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Industry Experience: Familiarity with the aviation maintenance, janitorial, or repair services industry.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements specific to New York State, FL and Washington DC.
  • Leadership: Experience in leading or mentoring junior accounting staff.


Compensation: The salary range is up to $100K and will commensurate with experience. Additional benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.


Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass all responsibilities and tasks that may be required.


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