Senior Staff Accountant

Company: LHH US
Location: Farmingville
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a client in Suffolk County to fill a Senior Staff Accountant role. This is a temp to hire opportunity and will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, including the supervision and management of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable staff. This role performs and reviews general ledger activities, supports month-end and year-end closing, and ensures accurate financial reporting. The Senior Staff Accountant serves as a key liaison between transactional accounting functions and management, ensuring compliance with GAAP, strong internal controls, and efficient accounting processes. Principal duties and responsibilities for this position include: • Review work prepared by Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and provide guidance and training. • Process daily shipments. • Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations and supporting schedules. • Assist with weekly cash flow, month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and depreciation! • Prepare financial statements. • Support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting as needed. • Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies. • Assist with process improvements and documentation of accounting procedures. • Collaborating with other departments to resolve accounting issues. • Handle special projects and ad hoc analyses as assigned. Required Skills and Experience • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (required) • 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience • Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting • Experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills • Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities • Strong written and verbal communication skills • High level of accuracy and attention to detail • Strong work ethic and sense of ownership • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Professional judgment and discretion with confidential information Additional Skills • CPA or CPA-eligible • Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or a similar industry • Experience with ERP systems (Sage X3) • Prior experience mentoring or reviewing work of staff • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas) Pay Details: $38.00 to $50.00 per hour Search managed by: Ginny Butindari Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. 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.

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