Staff Accountant LOOKING FOR Staff Accountant JOB AT New York, NY

A financial consulting firm in New York City is actively seeking an analytical and dynamic professional to join their team as a Staff Accountant. In this role, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for financial and management accounting, including Assets under Management (AUM) and sales reporting, accounts receivable, client billing, third party distribution payments, contract administration, month-end closings, planning & forecasting, and special projects.

Responsibilities

The Staff Accountant will:

• Assist the Associate Director and Controller with all aspects of sales and AUM
• Analyze, prepare, and report Institutional sales activity on a weekly basis
• Provide detailed quarterly sales and AUM reports to senior management and various departments
• Assist in preparing data for annual surveys
• Prepare customer invoicing, ensuring timely and accurate billing
• Prepare monthly and quarterly distribution expense invoice support for third party intermediaries
• Assist the Associate Director and Controller to provide up-to-date short and long term financial projections
• Assist the Associate Director and Controller with annual budgeting and projects, as needed
• Assist in the reporting of Key Performance Indicators on a regular basis
• Assist in automation and enhancing of sales and AUM reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, or the equivalent work related experience
• 2+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting
• Demonstrated knowledge of month-end closing process, general ledger accounts, and financial statements
• Tech savvy in (Windows environment) with strong working knowledge of Excel and common enterprise accounting systems software with Financial reporting expertise
• Excellent judgment in prioritizing and managing projects and deadlines
• Team-oriented
• Excellent communication skills

Desired skills

• CPA
• Experience in the Asset Management / Financial Industry
• Develops and maintains open and trusting working relationships with people at all levels