Accountant (Hybrid)

1199seiubenefits; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in New York is seeking an experienced Accounting professional. The successful candidate will manage general ledgers, prepare financial statements, and reconcile accounts. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and at least three years of accounting experience are required. Intermediate skills in Excel and knowledge of GAAP are essential. This role demands excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum three years’ experience in accounting required.
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing daily, monthly & yearly transactions.
• Analyze general ledger accounts and investigate variances.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and financial statements.

Skills

Accounting principles knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the general ledgers of assigned Fund, this includes but is not limited to preparing daily, monthly & yearly transactions, journal entries and recording of adjustments
• Analyze general ledger accounts and investigate variances on a monthly basis
• Prepare bank reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Prepare monthly inter-fund and liability reconciliations
• Assist with the preparation of the annual financial statements, trial balances and other supplemental schedules
• Assist with cash flow and trustee report preparation
• Reconcile daily cash deposits with Accounts Receivable data
• Process interfund bank transfers
• Prepare income statement reconciliations for contributions and benefit expenses monthly
• Assist in the preparation of the annual Form 5500 & Form 990
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in the field of accounting required with strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Excel required; knowledge of Word, PowerPoint and knowledge of financial systems and enterprise software (Oracle) preferred
• Knowledge of Non-Profit or Taft Hartley Plans; Knowledge of grant accounting a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – oral, written, and listening
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and multitask under deadline pressure
• Ability to maintain confidential information and handle sensitive issues