Senior Staff Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Controller, this role will be responsible for aspects of the monthly close process including, inputting and running reports out of Maconomy and Cartesis, preparing and analyzing financial reconciliations and variance analysis, assisting in internal and external audits and SOX reporting requirements. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide accounting analysis and problem solving capabilities.
• Interact with internal client finance teams on monthly expense close, budget variances, work quality and deadlines.
• Provide analysis and support in reconciling problem items.
• Perform reconciliations including bank accounts, balance sheet accounts and operating expense analyses.
• Propose, load and post journal entries.
• Work with the fixed asset ledger module.
• Assist with on-going SOX requirements.
• File State Sales and Use Tax returns.
• Assist in providing employee access and employee changes within our ERP.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis when needed, often working with the Controller or the internal clients we service.
• Assist with Maconomy and Cartesis reporting requirements.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a professional service company.
• Excellent Excel skills and working knowledge of the other Office365 applications.
• Must have the self-determination to work autonomously and be an effective problem solver.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and international financial reporting standards to assist with internal reporting/monthly accounting cycle.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and changing work environment and work in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Manage multiple assignments within strict deadlines.
• An understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley.

GENERAL DISCLAIMER

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of job duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  The employee should be able to meet all the necessary physical demands required of working in an office environment, as well as be flexible to participate and learn assigned tasks to meet internal client objectives.

In New York City, the base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $60,000 to $140,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. 

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