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Senior Accountant

  • Aqueduct (Ozone Park), New York
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Regular Full Time
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Title: Senior Accountant

Employee Status: Regular Full Time

Work From Home Option: Hybrid - 2 Days/Week (40% Remote)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Overview:

Seasoned individual contributor, who works independently with minimal supervision. Helps establish and implement projects, programs, and processes in support of the organization's overall Accounting strategy. Applies advanced knowledge of the accounting field to establish best of class policies, procedures, and plans for the area. Responsible for work across multiple areas of accounting including ensuring compliance with financial transaction recording standards (e.g., general ledger, cash payments/collections, tax transactions, etc.), control/reconciliation of accounts and records (balance sheet, P&L, bank accounts, etc.) and accounting reports/ schedules for internal audiences (management reporting) and/or for external audiences (compliance reporting) including consolidation of financial statements, cash flow reporting, budget reporting, etc.)

Essential Functions:

• Work independently under limited supervision to execute tasks for the Accounting department, exercising a high level of decision making to effectively resolve problems and roadblocks as they occur.
• Analyze financial data and trends to provide insights for decision-making.
• Develop and improve financial reporting processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Serve as a key resource for resolving complex accounting issues and discrepancies.
• Review and prepare preliminary financial statements or schedules for senior managers/Controller (including preparation and recording of adjusting journal entries for all accounts).
• Produce internal reports (e.g., expense analyses, balance sheet schedules).
• Assist with external audit requests (pulling support, preparing sample documentation).
• Ensure transactions adhere to GAAP or relevant accounting standards.
• Independently maintain and reconcile monthly assigned balance sheet accounts, including investigation and resolution of discrepancies, utilizing an audit approach, within the close deadline.
• Actively speak with key departmental personnel on assigned areas to understand the business operations “behind the numbers” in order to be an asset that bridges the Finance Team with NYRA’s Business Units.
Preferred Skills:
Financial Analysis of P&L and Balance sheet, account reconciliation and analysis, month end close experience, ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, external customers and vendors.

Skills Proficiency:

High proficiency; must be able to work independently in resolving discrepancies, analytical thinker with the ability to look above and beyond accounting mechanics and provide meaningful analyses.

Qualifications:

BS in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred, at least 2-4 years of experience in management accounting, public accounting experience a plus.

Summary of Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

This role is primarily sedentary and performed in an office or office-like environment with no special physical demands required. The position involves extended periods of sitting with intermittent standing and walking, as well as occasional bending, reaching, and other routine movements typical of a professional workplace.

The role requires regular hand manipulation, including daily typing and repetitive hand movements while working on a computer. Occasional light lifting (generally up to 10 lbs., and infrequently up to 30 lbs.) may be required.

The work environment does not typically expose the employee to hazardous conditions. There is minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as moving mechanical parts, fumes, extreme weather, or high-risk work areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Pay Range / Salary: $90,000 - $135,000

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NYRA Competencies:

Elevates Everyone’s Experience through meaningful interactions and communication. And, by treating each other with respect and consistently displaying value and appreciation for the contributions of others.

Advances a Culture of Safety and Integrity by acting in the organization’s best interest, adhering to all policies, and upholding ethical standards.

Innovates and adapts by seeking feedback to improve performance, introducing new ideas and solutions to advance the organization.

Shows Pride of Ownership by being accountable for your role and responsibilities, mentoring colleagues, maintaining transparency in all interactions, and sharing your success with everyone involved.

Achieves Excellence by delivering your best effort, demonstrating exceptional leadership attributes, and persevering through challenges.

 

About Us:

With a lineage of nearly 150 years, The New York Racing Association (NYRA) serves as the cornerstone of New York State's thoroughbred industry at three major tracks (Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course). The industry contributes more than $3 billion annually to its urban, suburban, and rural economy. NYRA also offers a variety of exciting career opportunities – on and off the track. From Finance to Facilities, Turf to Technology, in all departments we are stewards of our sport. Join our talented team of professionals.

NYRA is committed to equal employment opportunity and to compliance with federal, state, and local anti - discrimination laws. NYRA values diversity and complies with New York State and New York City law, which prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee, applicant for employment, or intern based on race, age, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, gender identity / expression and transgender status), national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), age (18-years-of-age & up), veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, partnership status, unemployment status, certain arrest or conviction records and domestic or sexual violence victim status. NYRA does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on an employee’s membership in one or more of these protected categories, an employee’s known relationship or association with a member of one or more of these protected categories, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

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The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) holds the exclusive franchise to conduct thoroughbred racing at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course. NYRA tracks are the cornerstone of New York State’s horse racing industry, which is responsible for 19,000 jobs and more than $3 billion in annual economic impact.