General Ledger Accountant

B&H Photo Video; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site in Midtown Manhattan

Job summary

B&H Photo Video in New York City is seeking an Intermediate Accountant to support overall financial and accounting functions. The role focuses on general accounting duties, journal entries, balance sheet schedules, ledgers, and assisting with monthly closings.

Candidates should have a degree in accounting or finance, at least five years of relevant experience, and strong MS Office skills. Familiarity with SQL reporting tools or Blackline is a plus; must work well independently and as part of a

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or finance (Associate or Bachelor's).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Knowledge of SQL reporting tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of Blackline is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter journal entries.
• Maintain, analyze, and reconcile assigned GL accounts and resolve issues.
• Prepare analyses of other accounts as requested.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Research & problem-solving

Detail oriented

Writing & communication

Analytical thinker

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SQL reporting tools

Blackline

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Intermediate Accountant job primarily involves general accounting duties that support and assist B&H in carrying out the overall financial and accounting functions.

This position is responsible for general accounting functions including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers, and other GL accounting functions. In addition, the Intermediate Accountant will assist with the monthly closings and account analyses, supporting the other accountants in the general ledger department, and assisting in the preparation of information necessary for the external audit, all as needed. Must be comfortable working independently and as a part of a team.

• Prepare and enter journal entries
• Maintain, analyze, and reconcile assigned GL accounts and resolve issues and discrepancies.
• Prepare analyses of other accounts as requested

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices
• Efficient research, planning, organizing and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Quick, independent and analytical thinker

Preferred Education, Experience and Licenses:

• A degree (Associate or Bachelor’s) in accounting or finance.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of reporting tools (SQL) a plus
• Knowledge of Blackline a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Full Time, on-site in our Midtown Manhattan offices is a MUST