Senior Staff Accountant

Posted on Sep 25, 2024 by Milbank LLP
New York County, NY
Accountancy
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

The Senior Staff Accountant position is a hybrid role and is located at our 33 Whitehall St office.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and analyze the financial statements of all of our domestic and foreign locations and compare the actual results against the plan

Assist with the budget preparation and monthly budget variance analyses

Supervise staff accountants providing guidance, training, and mentorship as well as reviewing their work

Maintain accurate and timely during month end and year end close

Provide adhoc reporting as necessary for Senior Management for strategic planning and decision making

Maintain the general ledger structure including the Firm’s Chart of Accounts, entity structure and all general ledger interfaces including all subsidiary ledgers

Work with the Accounting Manager and the external auditors to ensure timely completion of audits

Scheduling required jobs to ensure that all necessary information is entered into the accounting system

Coordinate with local offices that proper general ledger accounts are used and that entries are recorded timely

Prepare journal entries and reconcile numerous general ledger accounts on a monthly basis

Maintain and reconcile fixed assets schedules and ensure the correct calculation of the depreciation

Identify and rectify the erroneous postings to general ledger accounts

Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures: This includes ensuring that the company adheres to the modified cash method of accounting

Manitain internal controls, including risk assessments and review of internal control policies to safeguard the company’s assets and prevent fraud

Assist with special projects and other related financial analysis

Develop and implement appropriate accounting procedures and identify and present process improvements

Protect confidentiality of accounting information

Other responsibilities as they are assigned from time to time

The anticipated base salary range offered for this role will be between $115,000 to $135,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base compensation range. Actual base compensation will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, performance, qualifications, degrees, and location, as well as the needs of the firm.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required

Must have a minimum of 5 years general accounting experience including the analysis of financial statements

Strong understanding of theoretical accounting principles required.(GAAP)

Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast paced environment

Excellent organizational and analytical skills

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and the ability to take direction Strong verbal and written communication skills

Must exhibit the ability to take initiative and a proven record of identifying and recommending process improvement changes

Proficiency in MS Office - strong Excel skills Must have prior knowledge of a fixed asset system

Must exhibit the ability to assume varied responsibilities of increasing difficulties Must be a quick learner

Reference: 202414968

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Senior Staff Accountant

Posted on Sep 25, 2024 by Milbank LLP

New York County, NY
Accountancy
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

The Senior Staff Accountant position is a hybrid role and is located at our 33 Whitehall St office.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and analyze the financial statements of all of our domestic and foreign locations and compare the actual results against the plan

Assist with the budget preparation and monthly budget variance analyses

Supervise staff accountants providing guidance, training, and mentorship as well as reviewing their work

Maintain accurate and timely during month end and year end close

Provide adhoc reporting as necessary for Senior Management for strategic planning and decision making

Maintain the general ledger structure including the Firm’s Chart of Accounts, entity structure and all general ledger interfaces including all subsidiary ledgers

Work with the Accounting Manager and the external auditors to ensure timely completion of audits

Scheduling required jobs to ensure that all necessary information is entered into the accounting system

Coordinate with local offices that proper general ledger accounts are used and that entries are recorded timely

Prepare journal entries and reconcile numerous general ledger accounts on a monthly basis

Maintain and reconcile fixed assets schedules and ensure the correct calculation of the depreciation

Identify and rectify the erroneous postings to general ledger accounts

Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures: This includes ensuring that the company adheres to the modified cash method of accounting

Manitain internal controls, including risk assessments and review of internal control policies to safeguard the company’s assets and prevent fraud

Assist with special projects and other related financial analysis

Develop and implement appropriate accounting procedures and identify and present process improvements

Protect confidentiality of accounting information

Other responsibilities as they are assigned from time to time

The anticipated base salary range offered for this role will be between $115,000 to $135,000 and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base compensation range. Actual base compensation will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, performance, qualifications, degrees, and location, as well as the needs of the firm.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required

Must have a minimum of 5 years general accounting experience including the analysis of financial statements

Strong understanding of theoretical accounting principles required.(GAAP)

Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast paced environment

Excellent organizational and analytical skills

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and the ability to take direction Strong verbal and written communication skills

Must exhibit the ability to take initiative and a proven record of identifying and recommending process improvement changes

Proficiency in MS Office - strong Excel skills Must have prior knowledge of a fixed asset system

Must exhibit the ability to assume varied responsibilities of increasing difficulties Must be a quick learner

Reference: 202414968

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