Staff Accountant

Position Overview

Please Note: This position is in-person, Monday through Friday, at our Headquarters office located in New Hyde Park, NY.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to gather and provide financial information and support as needed.
• General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports, including support of request for /interim and annual audits.
• Prepaid Expenses: Manage prepaid expense accounts, including the timely recognition of expenses and maintaining accurate schedules.
• Fixed Assets: Oversee the accounting for fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals. Maintain detailed fixed asset records and schedules.
• Banking: Perform daily banking activities, including reconciliations, monitoring transactions, and resolving discrepancies.
• Accounts Payable and Credit Cards: Assist with the processing of accounts payable and credit card transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Month-End Close: Participate in the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and analyzing variances.
• Compliance and Audit Support: Ensure compliance with internal controls and assist with audit preparations and inquiries.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the implementation of best practices within the accounting department.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of accounting experience
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Technical Skills: Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices, with experience in prepaids, accounts payable, and banking.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and other departments.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (experience with Sage Intacct is a plus). Experience with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) and a willingness to leverage AI for workflow automation and efficiency gains is a strong plus.

Benefits

• Generous Compensation: We invest in the best and are competitive in our salary offers.
• Flexible Health and Vision Insurance Plans: Tailored options for you and your family's well-being.
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Matching: Secure your financial future with our employer-matched plan.
• Generous Paid-Time Off: Accrue up to 3 weeks, plus an annual "you" day for self-care.
• Exclusive In-house Dental Program: Heavily discounted services for you and your immediate family.
• Extra Perks and Fringe Benefits: Enjoy additional benefits and ongoing perks for our dedicated teams.

New York Salary Range

New York Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 annually