Senior Accountant (East Coast)

Overview

Location: New York, Connecticut, US

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Work Model: Remote (may occasionally require working from the office based on business requirements)

Industry: Energy Data & Analytics / Financial Technology

Reporting To: Corporate Controller

Position Summary

A growing Accounting and Finance team is seeking a Senior Accountant to support daily accounting operations, monthly close activities, and financial reporting for multiple entities within the organization. This role involves full-cycle accounting responsibilities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records, and ownership of monthly financials including journal entries, revenue recognition, bank reconciliations, and sales tax compliance.

This position offers hands-on experience across a broad range of accounting functions within a dynamic global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting duties including general ledger journal entries and reconciliations
• Reconcile bank accounts daily and report cash balances
• Support the monthly close process across group entities
• Own the monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
• Issue customer invoices, resolve billing inquiries, and assist with collections
• Record monthly revenue recognition entries and reconcile deferred revenue accounts
• Support Accounts Payable processes, including booking vendor bills and processing payments
• Review and approve sales tax returns and manage sales tax registrations
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Assist with implementation and improvement of accounting policies, procedures, and processes
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure complete and accurate financial reporting
• Support ongoing Finance projects including audits, system improvements, and process automation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or CPA/ACCA/MBA
• Minimum 3 years of general ledger accounting experience, preferably in a software or technology company
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP
• Experience preparing and filing sales tax returns
• Experience with multi-currency accounting
• Comfortable working with complex, multinational operations
• Familiarity with Avalara or similar tax automation software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across departments

Compensation & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing company in the energy and commodities data sector
• Work with advanced technology alongside industry experts
• Significant impact on strategy, revenue growth, and decision-making
• Collaborative environment that values innovation and autonomy

Additional Information

• No visa sponsorship available for this position
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion

Location

Remote work with occasional office presence required in New York or Connecticut, US based on business needs.