Outsourced Accounting Staff (52366)

Citrin Cooperman; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrin Cooperman in White Plains, NY seeks a Staff Accountant with 1–3 years of experience to support engagements, prepare workpapers, and review financial statements.

Required are a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and advanced Excel skills, plus a dedication to superior client service and multitasking across engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 1–3 years’ experience as staff accountant in BPO/private/ external accounting providers.
• Advanced computer skills with emphasis on Excel.
• Dedicated to superior client service.
• Excellent project management, interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
• Able to supervise several engagements simultaneously.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Acquire a working knowledge of the client’s business.
• Complete client workpapers.
• Complete deliverables for assigned engagements.
• Review financial statements for accuracy and completeness, including note disclosures.
• Analyze balance sheet accounts and prepare reconciliations.
• Perform daily posting of cash transactions and ensure cash reconciliations are timely.
• Perform periodic internal audits on specific activity to ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Research and facilitate the resolution of issues arising during engagements.
• Interact with key client management to gather information, resolve problems and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
• Active involvement in professional development activities.

Skills

Accounting

Excel

Client service

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Citrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We’re continuously seeking talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are at the ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!

Responsibilities

• Acquire a working knowledge of the client’s business
• Complete client workpapers
• Complete deliverables for assigned engagements
• Review financial statements for accuracy and completeness, including note disclosures
• Analyze balance sheet accounts and prepare reconciliations
• Perform daily posting of cash transactions and ensure cash reconciliations are timely
• Perform periodic internal audits on specific activity to ensure compliance with internal controls
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
• Research and facilitate the resolution of issues arising during engagements
• Interact with key client management to gather information, resolve problems and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
• Active involvement in professional development activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required
• 1-3 years’ experience as a staff accountant which includes working in a BPO practice, private industry, or working with external accounting service providers
• Advanced computer skills and proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office programs with an emphasis on Excel
• Dedicated to superior client service
• Excellent project management, interpersonal, verbal and written skills
• Supervise several engagements simultaneously
• Possess an ability to multitask and complete engagements within time constraints and deadlines
• Highly motivated self-starter and dependable