• Senior Accountant

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (New York, NY)


    Description

    Our client is a dynamic and rapidly expanding media company that brings together creativity, technology, and storytelling to engage audiences across multiple platforms. As the organization continues to scale, they are seeking a Senior Accountant to join their New York–based finance team. This role offers visibility to executive leadership, hands-on experience across accounting and reporting functions, and the opportunity to contribute to process improvement in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

     

    The Role

     

    The Senior Accountant will report directly to the VP of Finance and CFO and play a key role in managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, and supporting both the monthly close and strategic initiatives. This position is ideal for someone with a strong accounting foundation who thrives in a creative, high-energy setting.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Support and own aspects of the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations

    + Prepare and analyze financial statements in compliance with US GAAP

    + Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in partnership with the finance team

    + Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures

    + Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors during annual audit and filing processes

    + Partner cross-functionally with business units to provide financial insights and ensure data accuracy

    + Support implementation and optimization of accounting systems and tools

    + Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives

    Requirements

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

    + 3–5 years of accounting experience (public accounting or industry)

    + CPA or CPA eligibility preferred

    + Strong understanding of US GAAP and general ledger processes

    + Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (NetSuite a plus)

    + Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

    + Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

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    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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