Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. East 57th Street Partners is recruiting on behalf of a private equity-backed portfolio company. The Interim Senior Accountant will execute day-to-day accounting and help build the month-end close process, improve financial reporting, and support system and process enhancements.
Responsibilities
- Perform full-cycle accounting activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
- Support AR/AP, accruals, and fixed asset accounting as needed
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data across all transactions
- Assist in building and executing a structured month-end close process
- Prepare and post journal entries, complete reconciliations, and support close timelines
- Help document workflows and create repeatable close procedures
- Support ERP/system implementation, upgrades, or optimizations
- Assist in cleaning up data and improving system integrity
- Identify inefficiencies and contribute to process improvements across the accounting function
- Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reporting packages
- Support variance analysis and provide insight into financial performance
- Ensure reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with leadership expectations
- Assist with audit readiness, including reconciliations and documentation
- Support internal controls and adherence to accounting policies
- Coordinate with external auditors and advisors as needed
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 4+ years of accounting experience, with strong exposure to month-end close
- Strong understanding of GAAP fundamentals
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, or similar)
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
- A detail-oriented, roll-up-your-sleeves professional who enjoys working in the weeds
- Someone who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments
- A proactive team member who takes ownership of their work and drives tasks to completion
- Strong communicator who can work effectively across teams
- Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth environments preferred
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