Senior Corporate Accountant

The Parts Authority

Senior Corporate Accountant at Parts Authority overseeing month-end close and financial statement preparation. Collaborating across teams to ensure accurate reporting and process improvements.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeNew Hyde Park • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $95,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and advanced financial analysis, including variance analysis and account reconciliations. Proficient in managing complex accounting projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance accounting processes.

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Bachelor's Degree In AccountingCPA Or CPA EligibleIn-Depth Knowledge Of GAAPAdvanced Excel SkillsStrong Problem Solving And Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Month-End Closing Journal EntriesAccount ReconciliationVariance AnalysisFinancial ReportingFlux AnalysisDocumentation Of Accounting ProcessesInternal ControlsData AnalysisFinancial Statement PreparationCash Management

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailTeam PlayerWritten And Verbal Communication SkillsAbility To Work IndependentlyAdaptability In Fast-Paced Environments

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelAS/400Sage

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingPrivate AccountingAccounting Best PracticesFinancial AnalysisAudit Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare month-end closing journal entries and analyses for assigned accounts
Review general ledger account activity and prepare month-end closing journal entries and analyses for assigned accounts.
Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
Research and correct account discrepancies.
Work effectively with other teams, such as Accounts Payable, Payroll, FP&A, and Operations in order to prepare closing entries and to anticipate changes to processes.
Help lead the implementation of best practices to simplify, standardize and scale our accounting processes.
Analyze complex financial reports and records.
Perform variance analyses including identifying trends and researching material variances.
Assist in the interim and annual audits by providing supporting schedules, working with other departments within the company to gather data and answers accounting questions by researching and interpreting data.
Prepare financial statement footnotes for bank reporting.
Assist in documentation of accounting process and internal controls.
Coordinate more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting and finance team or with other departments.
Other responsibilities will include participation in system implementations, special projects, ad hoc analyses.
Maintain and promote workplace safety
Securing and transferring cash or other assets.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Minimum 5 years experience; preferably mix of Public and Private
CPA or CPA eligible
In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Advanced Excel skills and comfort handling extremely large data volume
Advanced experience in building schedules, processes, reconciliations and flux analysis.
Proven ability to succeed in a fast paced and constantly changing environment while managing to tight deadlines.
Ability to work independently.
Attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture.
Be a team player and willing to jump in to assist colleagues when needed
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Excel skills required
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Knowledge of AS/400 and Sage a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Coverage
Pharmacy Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Basic Life and AD&D
Short Term Disability Coverage
Voluntary Short Term Disability Coverage
Voluntary Long Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account
Health Savings Account
Health Reimbursement Account
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
ID Theft Insurance
Legal Plan Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Holidays, Sick and Vacation
Profit Sharing/401 (k) Plan
Employee Discounts on Merchandise