Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company
Senior Accountant
Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company, New York, New York, us, 10261
Primary Job Title:
Senior Accountant Alternate / Related Job Titles: Senior Retail Accountant Accounting Manager - Grocery/Retail Senior GL Accountant Construction & Operations Accountant
Location:
New York, NY (Manhattan) —
Onsite
Position Type:
Direct Hire (Full-Time) Start:
As Soon As Possible Salary:
$100,000/year Benefits:
Competitive benefits package (details provided during hiring process)
About the Company This high‑end, rapidly expanding grocery concept generates approximately $20M in annual revenue. The company is scaling across multiple locations and focuses on operational excellence, disciplined financial controls, and strong infrastructure to support continued growth.
Position Overview The Senior Accountant will lead day‑to‑day accounting operations at the store level, oversee cash flow and AP functions, support construction accounting for new store buildouts, and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily store‑level financial operations, ensuring accurate capture of sales, expenses, inventory activity, and operational metrics.
Monitor POS integrations, merchant services deposits, and sales reconciliations.
Review daily cash reports, bank activity, and variances; investigate discrepancies promptly.
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date general ledger activity.
Accounts Payable Oversight
Supervise the in‑store AP Clerk, ensuring proper invoice coding, vendor setup, approvals, and timely payments.
Review AP aging weekly and elevate issues impacting cash flow.
Reconcile vendor statements monthly; ensure credits and rebates recorded correctly.
Enforce disciplined purchasing, approval, and documentation workflows.
Construction Accounting (New Store Buildouts)
Maintain job‑cost accounting for new locations, tracking budgets, commitments, and actuals.
Process construction invoices, lien waivers, change orders, and WIP schedules.
Coordinate with general contractors, architects, and internal stakeholders.
Support capex reporting, spend forecasting, and documentation for lenders, landlords, and investors.
Cash Flow Management
Prepare daily cash flow forecasts incorporating AP, payroll timing, deposits, and operating needs.
Monitor liquidity and proactively advise leadership on cash requirements.
Recommend cash optimization strategies aligned with inventory and purchasing cycles.
Month‑End Close & Financial Reporting
Partner with the outside accounting firm to close books by the 15th of each month.
Prepare and review supporting schedules including accruals, prepaids, AP, AR, inventory, fixed assets, and job cost.
Perform and review key reconciliations (bank, credit cards, inventory, balance sheet accounts).
Assist with monthly financial statements and variance analysis.
Inventory & Cost Controls
Oversee weekly and monthly inventory counts; validate shrink, spoilage, waste, and adjustments.
Monitor COGS trends, margins, and purchasing patterns.
Partner with department managers to strengthen controls around receiving, pricing, and stock management.
Process Improvement & Internal Controls
Implement consistent accounting procedures across current and future store locations.
Strengthen internal controls over cash handling, purchasing, receiving, and inventory.
Document workflows and train staff on accounting best practices.
Skills & Qualifications
Required Skills
5-10 years of accounting experience, ideally in grocery, retail, hospitality, or multi‑unit operations.
Hands‑on experience with Sage Intacct and/or NetSuite (configuration, workflows, reporting, integrations).
Strong general ledger, AP oversight, and month‑end close experience.
Construction accounting or job‑costing experience.
Advanced Excel skills and comfort with POS and inventory systems.
Preferred Skills
CPA designation (not required).
Experience supporting rapid growth or new location expansion.
Exposure to lender or investor reporting.
Additional Qualifications
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to work on‑site daily in a fast‑paced retail environment.
High integrity, attention to detail, and an ownership mindset.
Client Description High‑end, multi‑location grocery retailer focused on premium offerings and operational excellence.
Job Number:
26-00039
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Senior Accountant Alternate / Related Job Titles: Senior Retail Accountant Accounting Manager - Grocery/Retail Senior GL Accountant Construction & Operations Accountant
Location:
New York, NY (Manhattan) —
Onsite
Position Type:
Direct Hire (Full-Time) Start:
As Soon As Possible Salary:
$100,000/year Benefits:
Competitive benefits package (details provided during hiring process)
About the Company This high‑end, rapidly expanding grocery concept generates approximately $20M in annual revenue. The company is scaling across multiple locations and focuses on operational excellence, disciplined financial controls, and strong infrastructure to support continued growth.
Position Overview The Senior Accountant will lead day‑to‑day accounting operations at the store level, oversee cash flow and AP functions, support construction accounting for new store buildouts, and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily store‑level financial operations, ensuring accurate capture of sales, expenses, inventory activity, and operational metrics.
Monitor POS integrations, merchant services deposits, and sales reconciliations.
Review daily cash reports, bank activity, and variances; investigate discrepancies promptly.
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date general ledger activity.
Accounts Payable Oversight
Supervise the in‑store AP Clerk, ensuring proper invoice coding, vendor setup, approvals, and timely payments.
Review AP aging weekly and elevate issues impacting cash flow.
Reconcile vendor statements monthly; ensure credits and rebates recorded correctly.
Enforce disciplined purchasing, approval, and documentation workflows.
Construction Accounting (New Store Buildouts)
Maintain job‑cost accounting for new locations, tracking budgets, commitments, and actuals.
Process construction invoices, lien waivers, change orders, and WIP schedules.
Coordinate with general contractors, architects, and internal stakeholders.
Support capex reporting, spend forecasting, and documentation for lenders, landlords, and investors.
Cash Flow Management
Prepare daily cash flow forecasts incorporating AP, payroll timing, deposits, and operating needs.
Monitor liquidity and proactively advise leadership on cash requirements.
Recommend cash optimization strategies aligned with inventory and purchasing cycles.
Month‑End Close & Financial Reporting
Partner with the outside accounting firm to close books by the 15th of each month.
Prepare and review supporting schedules including accruals, prepaids, AP, AR, inventory, fixed assets, and job cost.
Perform and review key reconciliations (bank, credit cards, inventory, balance sheet accounts).
Assist with monthly financial statements and variance analysis.
Inventory & Cost Controls
Oversee weekly and monthly inventory counts; validate shrink, spoilage, waste, and adjustments.
Monitor COGS trends, margins, and purchasing patterns.
Partner with department managers to strengthen controls around receiving, pricing, and stock management.
Process Improvement & Internal Controls
Implement consistent accounting procedures across current and future store locations.
Strengthen internal controls over cash handling, purchasing, receiving, and inventory.
Document workflows and train staff on accounting best practices.
Skills & Qualifications
Required Skills
5-10 years of accounting experience, ideally in grocery, retail, hospitality, or multi‑unit operations.
Hands‑on experience with Sage Intacct and/or NetSuite (configuration, workflows, reporting, integrations).
Strong general ledger, AP oversight, and month‑end close experience.
Construction accounting or job‑costing experience.
Advanced Excel skills and comfort with POS and inventory systems.
Preferred Skills
CPA designation (not required).
Experience supporting rapid growth or new location expansion.
Exposure to lender or investor reporting.
Additional Qualifications
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to work on‑site daily in a fast‑paced retail environment.
High integrity, attention to detail, and an ownership mindset.
Client Description High‑end, multi‑location grocery retailer focused on premium offerings and operational excellence.
Job Number:
26-00039
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