Accounting Specialist

Global Construction Company | Long Island City

Salary: $55,000 - $80,000 per year

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Permanent Cost Accountant to join our high-performing Accounting and Finance team. This role is pivotal in maintaining and controlling the financial health of our company. You will be directly responsible for project accounting, year-end close, fixed assets, and reconciling. You will also handle foreign currency transactions, manage A/R and ledger, and prepare financial statements.

Why join us

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned cost accountant who is looking for a new challenge and wants to make a difference in a thriving company.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis, reporting and management activities to ensure that the company's financials are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure the accuracy of the general ledger by reconciling balance sheet accounts and managing month-end closing activities.
• Prepare, analyze and report weekly, monthly, quarterly gross margin analysis by product type, by customer etc.
• Review rates of depreciation, labor and overhead and suggest policy changes to improve numbers and profitability.
• Prepare financial statements and effectively utilize financial data to assess the profitability of business activities and future growth.
• Handle foreign currency transactions and manage the risks associated with them.
• Utilize Netsuite, SAP and other accounting software to streamline and automate financial processes.
• Establish and maintain financial policies and management information systems, alongside effective cash management.
• Manage fixed assets and project accounting.
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure smooth operation of all finance matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or CMA certification is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably within the Accounting and Finance industry.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Netsuite, SAP.
• Strong knowledge of foreign currency transactions and the ability to manage associated risks.
• Experience in project accounting, year-end close, managing fixed assets, and reconciling.
• Solid understanding of A/R, ledger, and financial statements.
• Excellent analytical skills along with the ability to create and present detailed reports.
• Ability to accurately process numerical data.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a commitment to teamwork and collaboration.