Title of Position: Staff Accountant
Pay Rate Range: $30-45/hr
Location: New York City (Midtown)
The Atlantic Group has partnered with a private equity firm in the New York City area that has an immediate need for a Staff Accountant to join their team. This position is a full-time contract role with opportunity to become permanent based on performance.
Responsibilities:
- Verify, allocate, post and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
- Analyze, complete and communicate detailed account variance analysis
- Provide input into department’s goal setting process
- Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
- Support monthend and yearend close process
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Assist in the annual financial audit including providing any necessary support and answering auditor questions
- Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
- Liaise with our Accounting manager to improve financial procedures
Qualifications:
- BS/BA in Accounting or Finance
- 2+ years in relevant accounting experience (industry or public)
- Oracle experienced is a plus
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including Vlookups and Pivot Tables)
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects
Note: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, we will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.