Senior Accountant

Mai Placement

Senior Accountant

Long Island City, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Senior Accountant

    Long Island, NY

    100 – 120K

    Full-Time, Onsite (M–Th 9–5:30, Fri 9–1, summer Fri 9–2)

     

    Position Overview

    We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join a fast-growing outsourced CFO and bookkeeping firm. This role combines client-facing responsibilities with team oversight, ensuring accurate financial reporting and high-quality service delivery. The Senior Accountant will manage client accounts, lead in-office and offshore staff, and provide analytical insights to help clients achieve their business goals.

    The Ideal Candidate

    • CPA (preferred) or strong equivalent background

    • Analytical thinker with the ability to interpret and advise on financial data

    • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple client portfolios

    • Personable, professional, and able to build trusted client relationships

    • Creative problem-solver who brings new ideas to improve processes

    Key Responsibilities

    • Oversee client portfolios, serving as the primary accounting lead

    • Manage daily accounting operations, including GL, AP/AR, and reconciliations

    • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

    • Lead and mentor a team of 2+ accountants (in-office and offshore)

    • Coordinate with auditors, tax professionals, and client stakeholders

    • Implement accounting policies and internal controls for efficiency and accuracy

    • Contribute ideas and best practices to enhance client service delivery

    Qualifications & Must-Haves

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred

    • 5+ years progressive accounting experience, including supervisory exposure

    • Proven experience handling multiple clients/accounts simultaneously

    • Proficiency with accounting platforms (QuickBooks, Xero, or similar)

    • Strong communication skills, able to explain financial concepts clearly

    • Analytical mindset, detail-oriented, and highly organized

    Benefits

    • 401(k), health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA options

    • Paid time off

    • Professional growth opportunities in a collaborative, warm environment

     

     

    Email your resume to: Nechi@maiplacement.com