Staff Accountant – Compensation & Reconciliations

Bloomberg; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Paid holidays

Job summary

Bloomberg seeks a Staff Accountant, Compensation Accounting in New York to drive the month-end close, perform reconciliations, and deliver accurate financial reporting. You will analyze variances, support audits, and partner with cross-functional teams to provide insightful data and process improvements.

A strong Excel skill set and collaborative mindset are essential for success. The role offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits as part of Bloomberg’s Accounting and Finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred but not required.
• 3+ years of experience with reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with lookups and pivot tables.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Collaborative attitude and the ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Complete the month-end close cycle with journal entries.
• Perform variance analysis of actual vs forecast and explain drivers.
• Assist with financial and internal management reporting.
• Prepare and maintain account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Support statutory audits and internal/external audits.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and analysis.
• Collaborate with Compensation Accounting and other teams for value-added insights.
• Support stakeholders with data requests.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Maintain a positive, proactive attitude in a high-performing team.

Skills

Reconciliations

Financial analysis

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred but not required

Tools

Excel

Job description

Bloomberg seeks a Staff Accountant, Compensation Accounting in New York to drive the month-end close, perform reconciliations, and deliver accurate financial reporting. You will analyze variances, support audits, and partner with cross-functional teams to provide insightful data and process improvements.

A strong Excel skill set and collaborative mindset are essential for success. The role offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits as part of Bloomberg’s Accounting and Finance