Senior Staff Accountant, Accounting
American Arbitration Association · New York, NY · Yesterday
Accounting$100k–$106k/yrFull-time
SUMMARY
Maintains General Ledger, ensures accuracy and adherence to internal controls and accounting policies, prepares financial reports, assists with financial closing, manages budget processes, maintains confidentiality, and supervises staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintains General Ledger, including preparation and review of journal entries to ensure accuracy and adequate support
- Ensures the accuracy and adherence to internal controls and accounting policies
- Prepares monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports, journals, and account reconciliations
- Aids with monthly and year-end financial closing, and prepares internal and external reporting
- Manages production of balance sheet and income statement account analysis and subsidiary ledger reconciliations to the general ledger
- Aids with audits by interacting with internal and external auditors and producing/retrieving supporting documentation
- Creates and improves accounting processes; works with staff to promote and provide top-quality standards and practices
- Supervises and reviews the work of a staff accountant to ensure accuracy and provide coaching and guidance to streamline processes
- Maintains various functions of the budget process and cost allocation schedules
- Ensures confidentiality of case information and case records; adheres to AAA's information security and data privacy policies, procedures, and practices
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline; or equivalent experience
- 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience
- Knowledge of current FASB Accounting Standards Codification, specifically, ASC 350/360 and ASC 842 preferred
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- Knowledge of GAAP accounting
BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation package including incentives
- Comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, orthodontia, vision coverage, student loan repayment, 403(b) retirement plan with substantial company match, discounted pet insurance, and generous paid-time-off benefits