Description
- Perform tasks as part of the monthly close process, including preparing or posting journal entries, monitoring sub-ledger interfaces, monitoring various accruals, ensuring the timely analysis, preparation, and submission of close-related deliverables such as account reconciliations and various schedules
- Review journal entries, reconciliations, and other tasks prepared by staff accountants
- Preparation of various regulatory and SEC filings
- Assist in implementing and maintaining a documented system of accounting policies and procedures overseeing the control systems and transaction-processing operations.
- Continuously monitor accounting procedures to ensure controls are functioning as designed and efficiencies are optimized.
- Assist with preparing internal and external audit documentation.
- Research regulatory, tax, and accounting guidance
- Maintain fixed asset and prepaid expense subledgers.
- Mentor and train staff accountants and promote teamwork
- Assist in various financial statement review and month end close analyses.
- Works with various groups and functions to facilitate continuous process improvements and gaining efficiencies.
- Perform cross-functional or cross-departmental responsibilities based on need.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
- CPA or path to CPA preferred
- 5-7 years of experience in Corporate Accounting; Banking and financial services industry preferred
- Firm understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects, meeting necessary deadlines
- Strong Excel user with high degree of aptitude for financial software systems; proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications.