Associate Accountant

Abacus Group, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Group, LLC in Manhattan, NY seeks an Associate Accountant to join our finance team. You will prepare information and schedules for regulatory filings, collaborate with senior leadership on policies, and support system implementations and improvements.

You will coordinate audit schedules, develop monthly management reporting, and draft annual and interim financial statements, including required disclosures.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of accounting experience
• Ability to obtain Series99 and Series27 certifications (training and exam costs provided)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and highly analytical
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Prepare information and schedules for regulatory filings.
• Collaborate with senior finance to update accounting policies and controls.
• Support system implementations and process improvements in financial ops.
• Coordinate audit schedules and documentation for external audits.
• Develop monthly management reports and draft annual/interim financial statements.
• Review AP invoices and employee expenses for accurate coding and policy compliance.
• Perform reconciliations and assist with month-end close.
• Ensure regulatory and internal control compliance with governance initiatives.
• Process vendor and affiliate payments and maintain records.
• Suggest improvements to financial reporting processes and participate in projects.

Skills

Experience in accounting

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

Our client is an investment bank. They seek an Associate Accountant to join their Manhattan, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare information and supporting schedules for regulatory and statutory filings.
• Collaborate with senior finance leadership to update accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support system implementations, process improvements, and testing related to business and financial operations.
• Coordinate the preparation of audit schedules and documentation for annual external financial audits.
• Develop monthly management reporting packages and draft annual and interim financial statements, including required disclosures.
• Review accounts payable invoices and employee expense reports to ensure accurate coding, proper expense allocation, and compliance with company policies.
• Perform daily, monthly, and period-end reconciliations, prepare journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and support the month-end close process.
• Monitor compliance with financial, regulatory, and internal control requirements while partnering with finance leadership on governance initiatives.
• Process vendor and affiliate payments through approved banking platforms and maintain accurate payment records.
• Recommend enhancements to financial reporting processes and participate in special projects and other finance initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• 3-7 years of experience
• Ability to obtain Series99 and Series 27 certifications (all the materials and payment for exams are provided)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and highly analytical
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines