Senior Accountant Job at Legora (New York City)

Senior Accountant

Legora

Location:
United States , New York City

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

140000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We’re hiring a Senior Accountant to help scale our accounting function. You’ll play a critical role in our close and reporting processes, partnering closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver accurate, timely, and decision-useful financial information. This is a senior, high-impact role with real ownership. You’ll own key accounting areas, improve processes and controls, and help build a scalable, audit-ready accounting foundation in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility:

Own and support key aspects of the monthly and quarterly close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analysis
Manage assigned operational accounting areas (e.g., cash, accruals, payroll, capitalized commissions, fixed assets, or revenue-related balances)
Prepare financial analyses and reporting packages for Finance leadership and FP&A
Partner with FP&A to ensure alignment between accounting results, forecasts, and business drivers
Improve and automate close processes, internal controls, and reporting workflows
Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation in accordance with US GAAP
Support audit and review processes by preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
Collaborate cross-functionally to support business initiatives and ensure accurate financial reporting

Requirements:

4+ years of progressive accounting experience in high-growth or dynamic environments
Experience from a technology and/or scale-up start-up environment
Strong understanding of US GAAP and general accounting processes
Hands-on experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting
Detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable owning work end to end
Strong communicator who collaborates well across Finance and the business

Nice to have:

Big 4 or high-growth technology company experience
CPA or other accounting certification
Experience with NetSuite, FloQast, or similar tools
Exposure to revenue or product accounting
Interest in automation, systems, and AI-enabled workflows

What we offer:

Competitive package: Comprehensive salary, benefits, and tools for success
In-person environment: Union Square NYC office designed for ambitious builders
U.S. employees receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible paid time off plus company holidays, and a 401(k) with company match and automatic enrollment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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