Corporate Accountant (Investment Banking)

Phyton Talent Advisors; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial services consulting firm in the New Jersey area seeks a Senior Corporate Accountant to ensure balance sheet integrity and accurate financial reporting. The candidate will be responsible for account reconciliations, lease and fixed asset accounting, and month-end close activities. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA preferred, and at least 7 years of accounting experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, and experience in large regulated organizations is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience in public and private sectors.
• Strong experience in balance sheet reconciliation.
• Experience in lease accounting and management of fixed assets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain integrity of controls and oversee general ledger.
• Prepare balance sheet substantiation and financial statements.
• Monitor month-end close activities and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Balance sheet reconciliation

Accounting controls

Lease accounting

Fixed asset accounting

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Collaboration with offshore teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Senior Corporate Accountant

The Senior Corporate Accountant will play a critical role within the Firm’s Corporate Accounting / Controllership function, with primary responsibility for ensuring balance sheet integrity, effective controls, and accurate financial reporting. This role focuses heavily on account reconciliations, lease and fixed asset accounting, substantiation governance, and month‑end close activities within a complex, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Balance Sheet & Reconciliations

• Maintain the integrity of controls surrounding the general ledger and lease accounting systems
• Perform subledger‑to‑general ledger reconciliations and prepare variance analysis
• Own the reconciliation, substantiation, and reporting of key balance sheet accounts, including intercompany accounts, prepaids, leases, fixed assets, and escheatment
• Identify gaps in reconciliation processes and implement remediation and control enhancements

Lease & Fixed Asset Accounting

• Own the accounting, review, and reconciliation of the Firm’s lease portfolio
• Support lease accounting compliance and related disclosures
• Manage fixed asset accounting activities and reporting

Close, Reporting & Governance

• Monitor month‑end close activities and ensure accurate and logical presentation of balances at the SEC reporting level
• Prepare and distribute the Firm’s consolidated balance sheet
• Ensure timely and accurate production of financial statements and disclosures
• Coordinate updates to balance sheet substantiation policies and procedures and perform compliance reviews

Controls & Oversight

• Monitor balance sheet account ownership, signoffs, and exposure
• Prepare certification analyses and communicate results to senior management
• Collaborate with offshore corporate accounting teams to manage deliverables and timelines
• Partner with global stakeholders to develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures
• Support ad hoc accounting requests, audits, and management inquiries as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
• CPA preferred but not required
• 7+ years of accounting experience, including a blend of public accounting and private industry
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation and controls experience
• Experience with lease accounting and/or fixed assets strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required); PeopleSoft experience is a plus
• Experience working in large, complex, or regulated organizations
• Ability to collaborate effectively with offshore and global teams

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Banking, Investment Banking, and Financial Services

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area • Salary: $65,000.00–$85,000.00 (5 days ago)