About the Role
The objective of the Entry Level Staff Accountant position is to provide support to the account and finance department in relation to financial reporting, record keeping, and the daily processes of accounts payable and journal entries.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting from a four-year college or university is required. Ideally, candidate will have some work experience (zero to three years) in accounting or finance experience.
Experience with Oracle NetSuite or comparable Enterprise Resource Planning Software
Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Good understanding of financial statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Ability to interact with all levels of management
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office, including ability to do VLOOKUP’s and pivot tables in Excel
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Detailed-oriented skills
Time management, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills
Strong work ethic
Self-starter; work with minimal supervision
Analytical skills; apply, interpret and explain analysis of financial data.
Ability to work with and provide discretion in handling confidential information
Responsibilities
• Revenue recognition including creating invoices using Oracle NetSuite
Expedite the month end close by creating GAAP accruals for expenses
Tracking of firm proprietary investments by reconciling and booking monthly mark-to-market
Daily cash reconciliation for clearing broker
Prepare month-end reconciliations
Provide support to outside auditors and regulators
Own and promote standardizing processes and controls