Senior Accountant and Finance Manager

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Requirements:

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or Accountant, ideally with 2+ years of experience working with businesses in the US and New York State.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NYS-specific tax laws, regulations, and filing requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Quickbooks Online and Xero.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with a remote team.
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn new skills and take on diverse tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger management.
• Prepare financial statements and monthly reports for management review.
• Ensure compliance with NYS and federal tax regulations and filing requirements.
• Reconcile bank statements.
• Collaborate with external accountants and auditors for tax preparation and financial audits.
• Prepare grant-funded projects expenses claim documentation and evidence.
• Financial forecasting and planning.
• Collaborate on the creation of costings for client and project proposals.
• Implement and maintain internal accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to develop and improve internal tools for automating finance-related tasks.