Job Overview – Staff Accountant:
We are seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to play a vital role in our client's company's accounting operations and financial well-being. As a Staff Accountant, you will prepare journal entries, account reconciliation, maintain the general ledger, and contribute to the monthly financial close process. This is a remarkable opportunity to leverage your keen attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and accounting expertise to support our client's finance team.
Compensation: $95,000.00 – $150,000.00 + bonus
Location: New York City
Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant include:
- Prepare detailed journal entries for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory, and fixed assets
- Perform meticulous reconciliation of bank statements and credit card statements
- Analyze revenue and expense accounts for any anomalies
- Compile schedules and documentation for external audits
- Review purchase orders for proper approval and coding
- Process bi-weekly payroll using ADP
- Ensure accurate recording of inventory counts
- Assist in financial statement preparation and analysis
- Drive process improvements through automation and system integration
- Conduct variance analysis on budgets versus actuals
- Handle ad-hoc financial analyses and special projects as required
Qualifications of the Staff Accountant include:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience
- Intermediate skills in Excel and accounting software
- Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational abilities
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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.