Corporate Accountant, Senior

Northbound Executive Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbound Executive Search is seeking an experienced Corporate Accountant for a senior role in New York. The ideal candidate will hold an accounting degree and likely a CPA, with 8+ years of experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and analysis.

The position covers responsible preparation of financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and supporting public filings, plus ad hoc analyses. Strong communication and deadline-driven work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting experience.
• Accounting degree; CPA preferred.
• Familiarity with accounting software and programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare position papers interpreting FASB standards and SEC guidance, and ensure the transaction is properly recorded in the general ledger.
• Review the day-to-day accounting for the Company’s Debt and Preferred Equity Investment portfolio to ensure accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of publicly filed documents (10-Ks/10-Qs) including financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A sections.
• Assist in ad hoc analyses requested by management.
• Communicate status and deadlines to management; work with the team to meet expectations.
• Present information, ideas and recommendations clearly and concisely.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Accounting degree

CPA preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Currently seeking an experienced Corporate Accountant to fill a senior level position. The ideal candidate will hold an Accounting degree, preferably a CPA, possess 8+ years of experience in Accounting and must be familiar with accounting software and programs. This position is involved in various aspects of corporate accounting, financial reporting, business planning and accounting and financial analysis.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preparation of position papers, including but not limited to researching and interpreting FASB standards and SEC guidance, and ensuring that the transaction is properly
• Recorded in the general ledger.
• Responsible for reviewing the day-to-day accounting for the Company’s Debt and
• Preferred Equity Investment portfolio to ensure that it is accurate and complete.
• Assist in the preparation of publicly filed documents (10Ks/10Qs and the supplemental package), including but not limited to the following: preparing financial statements, preparing footnote disclosures and preparing sections of MD&A.
• Assist in the preparation of any ad hoc analyses requested by various members of management.
• Effectively work and communicate with members of the team to ensure established deadlines are being met in an efficient, accurate and thorough manner.
• Timely communicate the status of assigned tasks and special projects to management.
• Present information, ideas and recommendations clearly and concisely.

Job Requirements:

• 3 + years of experience in Accounting
• Familiarity with accounting software and programs
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills with the ability to execute.
• Effectively communicate with management, both verbally and through written communications.

Compensation:

• $85,000 – $105,000

Job ID:

8223