Senior Accountant- Onsite/Hybrid
New York Full-time Senior Accounting
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Prime Matter Labs. New York · full-time · $70,000–$90,000 base.
SalaryStated by Prime Matter Labs
$70,000 – $90,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from Prime Matter LabsOur estimate for the market: $92,500–$137,250Median $109,686
Below the market median of $109,686 for senior accounting roles in New York.
Worked out from 106 postings that stated pay, median $109,686. Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
RoleAccounting
SenioritySenior
LocationNew York
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$70,000–$90,000
PostedSep 16, 2026 · 5w ago
Role brief
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Run your assigned parts of the monthly and annual close, including entries, accruals and reconciliations, against tight deadlines
- Break down plant and customer contract margins, then work with operations to understand what drives them
- Check inventory values from raw materials through finished goods, investigate count differences and contribute to reserve reviews
- Maintain product cost records and run cost updates, then explain purchase, materials, labor and overhead variances
- Prepare audit, tax and private equity reporting schedules, and help with budgets, forecasts, cost setting and ERP improvements
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- At least four years of progressively responsible accounting work
- Working knowledge of US GAAP, strong ERP capability and advanced Excel skills
Who this fits
This senior, hands-on role suits an accountant comfortable spanning close work, inventory and manufacturing costs while partnering with operations. The position is on-site or hybrid in Long Island City, New York.
From the employer
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Long Island City, NY
On-site / Hybrid
FLSA Classification: Exempt
About Us
PML is a PE-backed contract manufacturer serving leading beauty and personal care brands. From formulation and filling to packaging and fulfillment, we produce color cosmetics, skincare, and personal care products across 3 manufacturing facilities. We're growing, and we're looking for a hands-on Senior Accountant to strengthen our finance function in a fast-paced, multi-plant manufacturing setting.
The Role
Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant owns core areas of the monthly close and plays a central role in manufacturing cost accounting, inventory integrity, and financial reporting. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants exposure to the full cost cycle of a contract manufacturer — from raw materials and components through work-in-process to finished goods and customer profitability.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Benefits:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Prime Matter Labs is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Prime Matter Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Salary Range: $70,000 to $90,000.00
Long Island City, NY
On-site / Hybrid
FLSA Classification: Exempt
About Us
PML is a PE-backed contract manufacturer serving leading beauty and personal care brands. From formulation and filling to packaging and fulfillment, we produce color cosmetics, skincare, and personal care products across 3 manufacturing facilities. We're growing, and we're looking for a hands-on Senior Accountant to strengthen our finance function in a fast-paced, multi-plant manufacturing setting.
The Role
Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Accountant owns core areas of the monthly close and plays a central role in manufacturing cost accounting, inventory integrity, and financial reporting. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants exposure to the full cost cycle of a contract manufacturer — from raw materials and components through work-in-process to finished goods and customer profitability.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Own assigned areas of the month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations, meeting a tight close calendar
- Analyze plant and customer/contract profitability and partner with operations on margin drivers
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong documentation and internal controls
- Reconcile and value inventory (raw materials, components, WIP, finished goods); investigate cycle-count and physical-inventory discrepancies and support reserve analysis
- Support the annual budget, forecasting, and standard cost setting process
- Assist with external audit, tax, and PE reporting deliverables, preparing schedules and responding to requests
- Assist with standard cost accounting: maintain BOMs and routings, execute standard cost rolls, and analyze purchase price, material usage, labor, and overhead variances
- Drive process improvements and help optimize use of the ERP system
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience,
- Solid understanding of US GAAP and
- Strong ERP experience and advanced Excel skills
- - Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable working across finance and operations
- CPA (or actively pursuing)
- Experience with manufacturing cost accounting
- Understanding standard costing in an inventory-intensive environment
- Experience in cosmetics, personal care, food, pharma, or another regulated manufacturing industry
- Experience with multi-plant or multi-entity operations
- Exposure to a private equity–backed or high-growth environment
- Primarily office-based work environment during regular business hours.
- Frequent use of a computer, phone, and standard office equipment.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds (files, binders, or office materials).
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and reach as needed throughout the workday
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401K program
- The spirit of a startup with the security of an established, profitable industry leader
- The opportunity to make waves in a $250B industry
- Paid time off and company-observed holidays
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Prime Matter Labs is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Prime Matter Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Salary Range: $70,000 to $90,000.00