Job Overview – Senior Accountant:
Take on a pivotal role as a Senior Accountant with our client, a leading Financial Services firm in New York City. This exciting long-term project focuses on delivering high-level accounting expertise, managing complex financial operations, and ensuring seamless compliance with US GAAP standards.
Compensation: $50 – $60/hour
Location: New York, NY
Responsibilities as the Senior Accountant:
- Financial Statement Preparation: Prepare accurate audited financial statements in compliance with US GAAP.
- Month/Quarter-End Processes: Assist with journal entries, transaction reviews, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Management Reporting: Support quarterly reporting, including variance and trend analysis.
- Data Integrity: Ensure accuracy and consistency in all financial documents and reports.
- Fixed Asset Register Maintenance: Maintain compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Ad-hoc Projects and Coordination: Collaborate with the Financial Controller and gather information from departments for reporting and operations.
Qualifications for the Senior Accountant:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Experience: 5+ years of post-CPA qualification experience in a multi-currency financial services environment.
- Certification: Active CPA certification required.
- Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other advanced functions), with ERP systems experience preferred.
- Industry Skills: Proficient in US GAAP with strong technical accounting expertise.
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.