Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team in White Plains, New York. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a vital role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting month-end and year-end processes, and maintaining the integrity of our accounting systems. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to the ongoing success of a growing organization.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and post journal entries with accuracy to support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage fixed assets, including depreciation schedules and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and consistent accounting treatment of business activities.
• Support external audits by providing organized documentation and responses to auditor inquiries.
• Stay up-to-date with evolving accounting standards and assess their implications on financial reporting.
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Contribute to the improvement and streamlining of accounting processes and systems.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• CPA certification or eligibility is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience, with public accounting experience as a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and data manipulation.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Sage Intacct is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to apply accounting principles effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining financial data clearly and concisely.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining accuracy in financial records.