Senior Accountant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026.
The Opportunity
The Senior Accountant role exists to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timely maintenance of the general ledger and related financial reporting. The position is accountable for supporting the month-end close, preparing financial statements and account reconciliations, analyzing reserves and variances, managing key accounting systems, and providing audit support. The role brings value to the organization by delivering reliable financial information, strengthening accounting controls, and identifying process improvements that increase efficiency and support informed decision-making.
The annual salary range for this role is $75,000-$85,000. The actual salary offered will vary based on applicant’s relevant skills, education, experience, certifications and geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs.
Location: Syracuse, NY
What You’ll Do
- Manage key month-end close activities, including accounting period controls, inventory reporting, and timely completion of assigned close tasks.
- Prepare and post accurate journal entries and cost adjustments to the general ledger.
- Prepare monthly financial statement packages, including the income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, supporting schedules, and related analysis.
- Analyze financial results, budget-to-actual variances, expense activity, and billed sales to identify unusual transactions, trends, and required adjustments.
- Prepare and support significant reserves, estimates, inventory adjustments, and cost-of-sales reconciliations.
- Complete timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, bank, sales tax, and other assigned accounts.
- Manage fixed asset records and related accounting within the CCH fixed asset system.
- Manage reconciliation and reporting processes within Adra and Planful to support accurate and controlled financial reporting.
- Support interim and annual audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responses to audit requests.
- Develop and manage accounting procedures and internal controls for assigned processes.
- Identify, test, and implement system and workflow improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and control.
- Provide guidance, training, and day-to-day support to staff accountants, and provide coverage for accounting leadership as needed.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a minimum of three years of relevant experience required.
- CPA, CMA or progress towards certification required.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, while demonstrating strong attention to detail and appreciation of deadlines is essential.
- Demonstrate strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.
- Ability to use Windows based computer systems and Microsoft Office applications, with proficiency in Word, and Excel (spreadsheet proficiency).
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the job and the company core values.
- Experience or background using Oracle, Netsuite, SAP or other major ERP a plus.
What We Offer
- Health insurance and prescription drug coverage
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance and voluntary life options
- Company paid short and long-term disability and buy-up options
- Critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Identity Theft & Fraud Protection
- Legal Insurance
- Pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid vacation, sick/personal days and holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
Join the best that Downtown Syracuse has to offer:
- State of the art office space
- Unlimited Starbucks coffee and flavored water
- Team building
- Volunteer opportunities
- Onsite gym
- Casual dress
- Walking distance from Armory Square, The Landmark and so much more
All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion and passing of a background check and drug test.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions, sexual orientation, protected veteran or military status, sex, disability, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, predisposing genetic characteristics, criminal history or any other legally protected class. Individuals will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.