Senior Accountant
17 days ago
Farmingdale
Job Description Join a dynamic, high-growth leader in the sports beverage industry based in Melville, New York specializing in premium hydration products that fuel top athletes and active consumers. As an on-site role, you'll be central to our fast-paced environment where agility, precision, and brand impact intersect. Role Overview As Senior Accountant, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring financial integrity, driving operational excellence, and enabling smart, data-driven decisions. You'll manage monthly and year-end close processes, produce insightful financial reporting, and support cross-functional initiatives with accuracy and leadership. Key Responsibilities • Lead monthly, quarter-end, and year-end close processes including journal entries and account reconciliations., • Prepare and analyze financial statements, commentary, and variance analysis with clarity and rigor., • Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring payments, collections, and audits are accurate and timely., • Provide cost accounting support including product costing, margin analysis, and inventory valuation., • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, collaborating across departments such as supply chain, marketing, and operations., • Reconcile and monitor fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and intercompany accounts., • Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and financial policies; assist external auditors during audits., • Drive process improvements, automation, and enhanced efficiency in accounting workflows., • Act as a financial resource and partner for stakeholders in operations, supply chain, and corporate teams. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred., • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience ideally within consumer packaged goods, beverage manufacturing, or related industries., • Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, advanced formulas, modeling)., • Solid understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting under GAAP., • Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to work autonomously in a fast-moving environment., • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach., • Willingness to work full-time on-site in Melville, NY, embracing the benefits of in-person collaboration.