Senior Accountant

Company: GTT, LLC
Location: New York City
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Primary Job Title: Senior Accountant Alternate / Related Job Titles: Senior Retail Accountant Accounting Manager – Grocery/Retail Senior GL Accountant Construction & Operations Accountant Location & Onsite Flexibility: New York, NY (Manhattan) — Onsite Job Details Position Type: Direct Hire (Full-Time) Start: As Soon As Possible Salary: $100,000/year Benefits: Competitive benefits package (details provided during hiring process) About the Company This organization is a high-end, rapidly expanding grocery concept generating approximately $20M in annual revenue . The company is scaling across multiple locations and is focused on operational excellence, disciplined financial controls, and strong infrastructure to support continued growth. This role reports directly to the CFO / Owner and supervises an in-store Accounts Payable Clerk and store-level accounting support . Position Overview The Senior Accountant will lead day-to-day accounting operations at the store level, oversee cash flow and AP functions, support construction accounting for new store buildouts , and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. This role requires strong hands-on accounting expertise, operational discipline, and experience supporting multi-location retail growth . The ideal candidate brings direct experience in grocery or retail accounting and has hands-on knowledge of Sage Intacct and/or NetSuite to support scalable financial operations. Key Responsibilities Daily Accounting Operations Oversee daily store-level financial operations, ensuring accurate capture of sales, expenses, inventory activity , and operational metrics. Monitor POS integrations, merchant services deposits, and sales reconciliations. Review daily cash reports, bank activity, and variances; investigate discrepancies promptly. Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger activity . Accounts Payable Oversight Supervise the in-store AP Clerk, ensuring proper invoice coding, vendor setup, approvals, and timely payments . Review AP aging weekly and escalate issues impacting cash flow. Reconcile vendor statements monthly; ensure credits and rebates are recorded correctly. Enforce disciplined purchasing, approval, and documentation workflows. Construction Accounting (New Store Buildouts) Maintain job-cost accounting for new locations, tracking budgets, commitments, and actuals. Process construction invoices, lien waivers, change orders, and WIP schedules. Coordinate with general contractors, architects, and internal stakeholders. Support capex reporting, spend forecasting, and documentation for lenders, landlords, and investors. Cash Flow Management Prepare daily cash flow forecasts incorporating AP, payroll timing, deposits, and operating needs. Monitor liquidity and proactively advise leadership on cash requirements. Recommend cash optimization strategies aligned with inventory and purchasing cycles. Month-End Close & Financial Reporting Partner with the outside accounting firm to close books by the 15th of each month . Prepare and review supporting schedules including accruals, prepaids, AP, AR, inventory, fixed assets, and job cost. Perform and review key reconciliations (bank, credit cards, inventory, balance sheet accounts). Assist with monthly financial statements and variance analysis . Inventory & Cost Controls Oversee weekly and monthly inventory counts; validate shrink, spoilage, waste, and adjustments. Monitor COGS trends, margins, and purchasing patterns . Partner with department managers to strengthen controls around receiving, pricing, and stock management. Process Improvement & Internal Controls Implement consistent accounting procedures across current and future store locations. Strengthen internal controls over cash handling, purchasing, receiving, and inventory. Document workflows and train staff on accounting best practices. Skills & Qualifications Required Skills 5–10 years of accounting experience, ideally in grocery, retail, hospitality, or multi-unit operations Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct and/or NetSuite (configuration, workflows, reporting, integrations) Strong general ledger, AP oversight, and month-end close experience Construction accounting or job-costing experience Advanced Excel skills and comfort with POS and inventory systems Preferred Skills CPA designation (not required) Experience supporting rapid growth or new location expansion Exposure to lender or investor reporting Additional Qualifications Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills Ability to work on-site daily in a fast-paced retail environment High integrity, attention to detail, and an ownership mindset Client Description High-end, multi-location grocery retailer focused on premium offerings and operational excellence. Job Number: 26-00039 LI-GTT LI-Onsite gttjobs Company Description Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure. We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier. There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: https://bit.ly/gttcareers Awards SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015 SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023 Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015 Randstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023 TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019 NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015 Company Description Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.\r\n\r\nWe are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.\r\n \r\nThere is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: https://bit.ly/gttcareers \r\n \r\nAwards\r\n\r\nSIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015\r\nSIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023\r\nInc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015\r\nRandstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023\r\nTechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019\r\nNH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies\r\nErnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015

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