Staff Accountant, Tech Firm / NYC

Career Group; New York (NY); Remote; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Staff Accountant to support financial processes in a tech firm located in NYC. The role involves managing the monthly financial close, overseeing account balances, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and 2-4 years of experience. This predominantly remote role requires occasional commutes to the NYC office.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in internal accounting or finance, public accounting is a plus.
• Knowledge of GAAP Accounting Standards.
• Familiarity with the SaaS industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the monthly financial close process including journal entries.
• Conduct account balance reconciliations and prepare ad-hoc reports.
• Manage cash, credit card spend, and AP/AR.
• Assist with payroll and general administration.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail

Data-driven analysis

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Job description

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Staff Accountant, Tech firm, NYC

Job Description

The Staff Accountant will assist with the monthly financial close process and oversight of the company’s financial processes. They will prepare journal entries, reconcile account balances, maintain the general ledger, and prepare ad-hoc reports. This candidate will play an important role in an exciting and growing company.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with the monthly financial close process - ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, preparing journal entries and maintaining the general ledger
• Conduct account balance reconciliations and prepare ad-hoc reports for other members of the organization
• Manage cash, credit card spend, and AP/AR
• Assist with payroll and other general administration, as needed
• Analyze and synthesize financial data, working collaboratively with business stakeholders
• Assist with compilation of information for preparation of tax returns, financial statement audits, and sales tax returns
• Organize contracts, tracking compliance with various vendor & customer agreements
• Contribute to improving expense approval processes and other company-wide policies
• Document / maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and integrity of financials
• Assist in development/implementation of new procedures to enhance the workflow of the department
• Support Senior Director of Accounting & Finance and Senior Accountant with special projects analyzing our financials, detailed costs, and other analyses

About You:

• Proactive: act with independence and bring new ideas
• Desire to join a team of proactive colleagues focused on positive outcomes
• Data-driven: measure and improve the impact of your outreach efforts
• Attention to detail: you are organized and savor getting the details right
• Critical lens: an eye on constant improvement of processes
• Multi-tasker: ability to manage various processes and reporting in tandem

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• 2-4 years of experience in internal accounting or finance, public accounting a plus
• Excellent time management/communication skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite
• Knowledge of GAAP Accounting Standards and degree of familiarity with SaaS industry a plus

This role is predominately remote, but candidates should live within a commutable distance to work from the NYC office as needed.

Compensation range: $100k-110k

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