Senior Accountant

VIGO is seeking a full time Senior Accountant & Accounting Team Lead responsible for owning core accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and leading a small accounting team of three. About Vigo Industries Vigo Industries is a NYC-based kitchen and bath company designing and manufacturing modern, durable fixtures for residential and commercial spaces. We are a customer-first organization that values quality, innovation, and reliability in everything we deliver. Our focus is combining style, functionality, and strong team cohesion to create thoughtfully designed solutions for everyday living. This role combines hands-on accounting execution and reports to our CEO. The ideal hire is confident in accounting fundamentals, comfortable taking ownership of outcomes, and capable of guiding others while maintaining high standards of accuracy and accountability. We operate in a family-like, supportive environment, where open communication, mutual respect, and teamwork are key. Key Responsibilities Month-End Close & Financial Reporting • Own and manage the month-end close process end-to-end • Prepare monthly Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and Cash Flow statements in accordance with GAAP • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial reporting • Perform balance sheet and P&L reconciliations 2. Core Accounting & Bookkeeping Operations • Maintain accurate general ledger records and perform ongoing reconciliations • Manage full-cycle accounts payable processing • Prepare weekly vendor payment proposals and execute payments (ACH, wire, check) • Coordinate payroll journal entries and postings • Prepare monthly commission calculations • Manage fixed assets, depreciation entries, and related reconciliations • Maintain prepaid expenses and accrual schedules 3. Accounts Receivable & Cash Management • Oversee AR processes and aging review • Support collections efforts and communication with customers regarding balances, deductions, and disputes • Ensure accurate recording of incoming payments and resolution of discrepancies • Oversee petty cash and daily cash management processes • Support banking operations and international payments processing 4. Compliance & Reporting • Assist with quarterly sales tax filings • Prepare and file 1099s and other statutory reporting requirements • Support annual audit and financial statement preparation with external CPA • Ensure all financial deadlines and compliance requirements are met 5. Team Leadership & Management • Lead and support a team of 3 accounting professionals • Provide clear direction, prioritization, and guidance on daily responsibilities • Foster accountability, independence, and confidence within the team • Review work for accuracy while enabling team development and growth • Ensure proper execution of accounting processes across the team 6. Process Improvement & Communication • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiency • Strengthen documentation and standardization of workflows • Communicate proactively across finance, operations, and external partners • Take ownership of issue resolution and cross-functional coordination Qualifications • 3–5 years experience as Accounting Manager or Senior Accountant with leadership exposure • 3–5 years accounting, financial reporting, or auditing experience • Strong understanding of GAAP • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance • Strong Excel skills (required) • Experience managing a team (domestic or offshore preferred) • Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems (SAP or similar preferred) Ideal Candidate Profile • Confident in accounting fundamentals and ownership of work output • Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and consistency, solution driven • Comfortable leading and supporting a small team • Able to balance independence with appropriate collaboration and support-seeking • Thrives in a collaborative, supportive, and accountability-driven environment