Accountant [AQ-12203]

About the role

Aquent is partnering with a leading financial services organization to find a meticulous and proactive accounting professional. In this role, you will maintain the integrity of financial records for the enterprise and its international operations, contributing to accurate financial reporting and strategic decision-making. Your expertise will support the overall financial health of a globally recognized organization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the financial accounting books and records for the parent company and various foreign subsidiaries.
• Prepare and record monthly and quarterly journal entries.
• Produce accurate and timely management reporting.
• Collaborate closely with internal business partners to ensure timely and accurate recording of business transactions and reconciliation of accounts.
• Analyze general ledger and sub-ledger account activity.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare related documentation.
• Perform research to support business partner, auditor, and/or regulator inquiries.
• Prepare business unit level reporting packages for management review.
• Develop and maintain excellent process documentation.
• Support annual external audit and other regulatory requirements.
• Execute internal controls to ensure a compliant control environment.
• Assist with special projects.
• Stay current on firm-mandated training topics.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of related accounting experience.
• Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance.
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Efficient time management skills to ensure compliance with established deadlines.
• Ability to identify issues and proactively seek resolutions.
• Proactive, results-oriented operating style.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate views clearly and concisely.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build cross-organizational relationships.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment while balancing multiple priorities.

Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)

• Some public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with the capabilities of large-company enterprise reporting systems.
• Experience with large-scale enterprise financial systems.
• Public company experience.
• Financial services industry experience.

Benefits

• Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans.
• Paid sick leave.
• Retirement plans with a match.
• Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.