Senior Accountant

Location: Near Schenectady or Poughkeepsie, NY
Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 (annualized)
Employment Type: Temporary | Hybrid

Our mission-driven client is seeking a seasoned Senior Accountant for a temporary assignment to support core accounting, financial analysis, and reporting activities. This role partners closely with the Controller and plays a hands-on role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audits and budgets, and translating financial data into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders.

This opportunity is well-suited for an experienced accounting professional who can step in quickly, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work in a hybrid environment.

What You'll Be Working On

• Prepare and post journal entries, including reclassifications as needed
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules
• Analyze budget-to-actual results and financial trends; summarize key drivers
• Assist with preparation of departmental and consolidated financial statements
• Partner with internal departments to review results and explain variances
• Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting
• Assist with audit preparation and responses
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial reports for external stakeholders
• Document key accounting and finance processes
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and special projects as needed