Staff Accountant - Long Island City

brobstongroup.com - Jobboard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

brobstongroup.com - Jobboard is looking for a Staff Accountant to join the team in Long Island City, New York. This role involves maintaining financial records, preparing journal entries, and assisting with month-end close activities. The position also requires collaboration with various finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 2+ years of accounting experience, and proficiency in Excel. Strong organizational skills and a detail-oriented mindset are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years accounting experience in a corporate environment.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and month-end close procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries and accruals.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with account analysis and financial reporting.
• Support audits and provide schedules as requested.

Skills

Proficiency with Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Summary

The Staff Accountant supports the corporate finance team at the Long Island City office. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries and reconciliations, and assisting with month-end close activities. The position collaborates with cross-functional partners to ensure timely and compliant financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries and accruals.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with account analysis and financial reporting.
• Support audits and provide schedules as requested.
• Collaborate with AP/AR and other finance teams to resolve issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Proficiency with Excel and accounting systems; strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and month-end close procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.