Accountant

Contract Sr. Accountant Opportunity A growing infrastructure management firm is seeking a Accountant to join its finance and accounting team. This individual will work closely with accounting leadership and support financial reporting, close activities, audits, controls, and ongoing improvements to the firm's accounting infrastructure.This is an onsite, 6 month to start contract, based in Midtown, Manhattan.We cannot use third party vendors for this! Key ResponsibilitiesMonth-End & Year-End CloseLead a monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities (MUST HAVE PAST EXPERIENCE DOING THIS) Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting documentation.Financial ReportingPrepare and review monthly consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules.Review consolidated trial balances and ensure financial information is complete and accurate.Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.Assist with management reporting and other financial analysis as neededCoordinate with external auditors and respond to audit requests.Prepare supporting schedules, documentation, and financial information required during audits.Assist with the preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.Maintain appropriate documentation to support accounting policies and internal controls.Payroll & Tax AccountingSupport payroll-related accounting and reconciliations.Assist with tax accounting activities and related reporting requirements.Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and timely completion of deliverables.Financial SystemsSupport the firm's ERP, accounting applications, and financial reporting tools. CANDIDATES With NETSUITE are preferred.Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of accounting systems and reporting processes.Participate in system implementations, enhancements, integrations, and other finance transformation initiatives.Process Improvement & ControlsEvaluate existing accounting workflows and identify opportunities for greater efficiency.Help automate manual accounting and reporting processes.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.Approximately 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience.Experience within asset management, private equity, investment banking, private credit, or another financial services environment is strongly preferred.Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, consolidated financial reporting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and internal controls.Experience working across multiple legal entities or business units is preferred.Exposure to structured finance, credit facilities, CLOs, warehouse facilities, leveraged loans, or private credit investments is a plus.Experience communicating with external auditors and cross-functional business partners.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP or accounting platforms.Experience supporting system implementations, integrations, process scaling, or other business growth initiatives is beneficial.