Compensation Accounting Specialist - Month-End & Analytics

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking an Accountant to join its Compensation Accounting team in New York. The role supports the month-end close, financial analysis, reconciliations, and audit support, partnering with accounting and finance stakeholders to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years of accounting experience in financial services, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and strong Excel skills. CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience in public accounting or financial services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills with PivotTables and Lookups.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Analyze compensation-related financial activity and variances.
• Assist with financial reporting, audit support, and management reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Pivot Tables

Lookups

Data analysis

Job description

Selby Jennings is seeking an Accountant to join its Compensation Accounting team in New York. The role supports the month-end close, financial analysis, reconciliations, and audit support, partnering with accounting and finance stakeholders to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years of accounting experience in financial services, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and strong Excel skills. CPA is preferred.