Job Overview – Staff Accountant (Corporate Accounting):
Compensation: $80,000 – $90,000/year + bonus
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Staff Accountant (Corporate Accounting) with our client in New York, NY. In this hybrid role, you will support monthly financial reporting, audits, and forecasting within a fast-paced corporate accounting environment. You’ll assist with journal entries, reconciliations, client billing, and financial analysis while ensuring compliance with GAAP standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting professional to strengthen their financial reporting skills and gain exposure to corporate accounting systems such as SAP.
Responsibilities as the Staff Accountant (Corporate Accounting):
- Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financial packages, forecasts, budgets, and audited financial statements.
- Reconciliations: Perform balance sheet, P&L, and bank reconciliations (including daily cash entries) to ensure accuracy.
- Month-End Close: Prepare journal entries, accruals, and schedules to support timely and accurate month-end reporting.
- Billing & Revenue: Assist with client billing and maintain accuracy in billing schedules and revenue recognition.
- Audit & Compliance: Support internal and external audits while ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements.
Qualifications for the Staff Accountant (Corporate Accounting):
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- Experience: 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in corporate or public accounting, with exposure to financial reporting or the financial services industry.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, with SAP experience preferred.
- Industry Knowledge: Understanding of GAAP accounting principles, audit support, and financial reporting standards.
- Skills & Attributes: Detail-oriented and analytical with strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.