Skip to content
mimi

Senior Accountant

LHH US

Glen Cove · On-site Full-time Senior $100k – $120k/yr 1w ago

About the role

Position Title

Senior Accountant

Location

Roslyn, Long Island, NY (On‑Site)

Industry

Distribution / Manufacturing

About

A well‑established and growing distribution and manufacturing company is seeking a hands‑on, detail‑driven Senior Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working cross‑functionally, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and wants to play a meaningful role in both day‑to‑day accounting operations and long‑term financial initiatives.

Perks & Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Life, Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Other benefits aligned with state regulations and employment classification

Core Responsibilities

  • Manage core accounting functions including general ledger oversight, month‑end and year‑end close, and account reconciliations
  • Support distribution and manufacturing accounting activities, including inventory and cost‑related transactions
  • Prepare and review financial statements and perform variance analysis to support management decision‑making
  • Handle sales commission accounting, including calculations, reconciliations, and analysis across multiple states (approximately 25‑30% of the role)
  • Collaborate with operations, sales, and leadership teams to ensure financial data aligns with business activity
  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes and analyze actual results versus plan
  • Support audit preparation and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
  • Participate in system enhancements and help streamline accounting processes and procedures
  • Take ownership of evolving accounting and reporting needs as the business continues to grow

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
  • Minimum of 5‑7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a distribution or manufacturing environment
  • Experience with sales commissions accounting or a strong interest in owning this function
  • Solid understanding of GAAP, reconciliations, and internal controls
  • Proficient in Excel and accounting systems; ERP experience strongly preferred
  • Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast‑paced, and evolving environment
  • Strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive, problem‑solving mindset
  • CPA is a plus but not required

Application Instructions

Ready to step into a Senior Accountant role with impact?
If you're an experienced accounting professional with a distribution or manufacturing background and are ready to contribute meaningfully in a dynamic environment, we'd love to connect. Please send your resume (in Word format) to Steven.Mas@lhh.com for immediate consideration.

Not the perfect match? Let's stay connected. We're recruiting for a variety of finance and accounting roles across other sectors.

Pay Details

$100,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year

Search Managed By

Steven Mas

Equal Opportunity Employer

  • Veterans / Disabled
  • Military‑connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to:
https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a distribution or manufacturing environment
  • Experience with sales commissions accounting or a strong interest in owning this function
  • Solid understanding of GAAP, reconciliations, and internal controls
  • Proficient in Excel and accounting systems; ERP experience strongly preferred
  • Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced, and evolving environment
  • Strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Responsibilities

  • Manage core accounting functions including general ledger oversight, month-end and year-end close, and account reconciliations
  • Support distribution and manufacturing accounting activities, including inventory and cost-related transactions
  • Prepare and review financial statements and perform variance analysis to support management decision-making
  • Handle sales commission accounting, including calculations, reconciliations, and analysis across multiple states (approximately 25-30% of the role)
  • Collaborate with operations, sales, and leadership teams to ensure financial data aligns with business activity
  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes and analyze actual results versus plan
  • Support audit preparation and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
  • Participate in system enhancements and help streamline accounting processes and procedures
  • Take ownership of evolving accounting and reporting needs as the business continues to grow

Benefits

medical insurancedental insurancevision insurance401(k) plan with company matchpaid time offpaid holidayslife insuranceshort-term disability insurancelong-term disability insurancehealth savings accountflexible spending accountsemployee assistance program

Skills

Excel

Don't send a generic resume

Paste this job description into Mimi and get a resume tailored to exactly what the hiring team is looking for.

Get started free