Senior Accountant

Lewis Services | 100% Employee-Owned

. Prepare accurate, timely consolidated financial statements, including the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeWest Henrietta • New York • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting and analysis, including preparation of consolidated financial statements and adherence to U.S. GAAP. Proficient in financial close automation tools and maintaining audit-ready documentation while ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

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Financial ReportingU.S. GAAP ComplianceFinancial Close AutomationAccount ReconciliationTax Return Preparation

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationJournal Entry PreparationData Integrity ValidationVariance AnalysisIntercompany Transaction Reconciliation

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborationPrioritizationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookFinancial Close Automation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMA

Industry Keywords

Financial AnalysisSales and Use TaxAudit DocumentationInternal ControlsAccounting Cycles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare accurate, timely consolidated financial statements, including the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows
Participate in weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual closes by preparing journal entries and supporting schedules
Administer financial close automation tools for reconciliations, tasks, matching, and consolidation processing
Serve as a subject matter expert for financial close automation applications and processes
Record and reconcile intercompany transactions, confirm subsidiary balances, and execute financial statement consolidations
Perform monthly data integrity validations
Prepare, review, and file sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions
Maintain filing calendars and state and local requirements
Review transactions for proper tax law and rate application, ensure timely tax payments, reconcile returns to the general ledger, and investigate variances
Prepare weekly customer suspense analyses and work with Contract Management to resolve differences
Support vendor onboarding and change-management procedures by verifying vendor identities and banking information
Prepare monthly account reconciliations and variance analyses
Maintain audit-ready documentation and prepare information for the fiscal year-end financial statement audit
Follow internal controls, policies, and procedures; improve reporting processes and documentation
Lead or support special projects and perform other duties assigned by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
2–5 years of experience in financial reporting and analysis
Strong understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions
Ability to prioritize by urgency and relevance, manage changing priorities, and meet multiple deadlines
Ability to refine accounting cycles and align daily processes with business goals
Clear, concise, tactful, and professional written and verbal communication
Ability to learn, configure, and test new software systems independently
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook, and relevant business systems
CPA or CMA candidate preferred
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including lifting or moving up to 25 pounds
Occasional travel by ground or air, including overnight stays, may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Paid training and certifications
Career advancement opportunities
Health, dental, vision, and HSA options
401(k) and retirement savings options
Paid time off
Employee Assistance Program