Staff Accountant

Overview

Global, investment firm is currently looking for a self-motivated individual for the position of Staff Accountant.  This position reports to and supports the Director of Finance and Accounting in the New York office in carrying out the functions of the Finance / Accounting department within an active family office. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead person for the financial statement preparation and reporting for multiple entities on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Assist with ad-hoc schedules and reporting.
• Propose and enter monthly journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, clearing transactions and others.
• Complete monthly intercompany transactions, including reconciliation of intercompany accounts and preparing invoices.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations for multiple entities.
• Assist with budget process, including budget creation and monthly variance analysis.
• Preparation of cash deposits and maintenance of cash receipts schedule.
• Preparation of cash flow projections, both short-term and long-term.
• Managing of credit card program and reconciliation of monthly credit card statements, including account distribution, confirmation of receipts, and timely payment.
• Maintenance of Fixed Assets and Depreciation process.
• Complete reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Full Accounts Receivable ownership including clearing transactions and issuing invoices.
• Evaluate employee expense reports for accuracy and due diligence prior to management review.
• Manage petty cash accounts.
• This list of responsibilities may not be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as needed.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Major in Accounting preferred
• 2 – 4 Years relevant experience
• Experience with computer word-processing and spreadsheet applications, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• General email and internet skills
• Experience with ERP accounting systems, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains preferred
• Ability to analyze figures, basic mathematical and analytical problem solving abilities
• Able to work with a minimum of supervision while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees.
• Strong inter-personal communication skills and written communication skills required
• Effective organizational skills, and the ability to establish priorities and to multi-task
• Strong work ethic and emphasis on attention to details
• Company Description
• Company is a privately owned family office that provides financial and accounting services to a high net worth family.