Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

New York, NY

Summary

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for the daily cash function and will have responsibility for the preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations and financial reports. The Staff Accountant will also collect pertinent information for the annual financial statement audit, support foreign office accounting and perform a variety of accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Daily reconciliation of the firm’s main operating account
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Responsibility for the escrow accounts
• Create the monthly accrual report
• Support the annual firm and pension financial audits, by creating various schedules and reconciliations and providing information as needed
• Prepare detailed reconciliations of certain balance sheet accounts as assigned
• Prepare various journal entries
• Review accounting from foreign offices, assist with various international reporting requirements and requests
• Assist with fixed asset accounting
• Additional projects as needed

Requirements

• BS in Accounting
• 2-5 years in accounting roles, working with a general ledger
• Possess an inquisitive mind, excellent organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Adaptability to new technology
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Willingness to learn and drive to succeed