Title: Corporate Accountant
Type: Full time - Salaried exempt
Compensation: $110,000-$130,000 (DOE)
Location: Lawrence NY - in the office full time
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
The Role (What You'll Do)The Corporate Accountant is a hands-on role responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting function of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial company. Reporting directly to the CFO, this person will be the most senior accounting professional on a multi-person accounting and bookkeeping team. They will own the monthly close, P&L and financial reporting, cash management, working capital, AP/AR, reconciliations, and accounting controls.
As the business grows, there is an opportunity to expand into a Senior Accountant role and broader accounting leadership responsibilities based on performance and business needs.
Core Responsibilities- Lead the monthly and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.
- Manage and analyze the monthly P&L, identifying trends and explaining significant variances to the CFO.
- Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, accruals, bank and cash reconciliations, and balance sheet accounts.
- Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow, and working capital.
- Maintain strong accounting controls, accurate records, and audit-ready documentation.
- Coordinate and review work performed by accounting and bookkeeping team members.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and financial analysis.
- Coordinate with the outside tax firm and provide financial information and supporting schedules for tax filings.
- Work with outside legal counsel as needed on accounting and financial matters.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, reporting, internal controls, and workflow efficiency.
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Active CPA license preffered
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Proven ability to lead a monthly close and independently manage P&L reporting.
- Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial statements, and internal controls.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
- Comfortable using AI tools (e.g., Claude) to improve efficiency and accuracy while exercising sound judgment and protecting confidential financial information.
Preferred Experience- Service industry experience (multifamily, commercial, or waste industry a plus)
- QuickBooks and NetSuite experience
- Supporting tax filings and working with external accountants
- Working capital management and cash flow analysis
Why WSS- Direct access to the CFO and leadership, with real ownership of the accounting function
- Health insurance, PTO, and paid holidays
- A clear growth path into Senior Accountant and broader accounting leadership
Notice: WSS does not accept unsolicited contact from recruiters, agencies, or third-party vendors. Applicants must complete the official application to be considered. Direct emails or phone calls to the Company will not be accepted and may result in disqualification from consideration.
