Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Description We are looking for a dedicated Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in New York, New York.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the Accounting Operations team in delivering key financial tasks and analyses. The ideal candidate will contribute to maintaining accurate financial records while assisting in audits, reconciliations, and reporting processes.

Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with Financial Analysts to support the Accounting Operations team in achieving departmental objectives.

- Prepare journal entries for the general ledger and review credit card transactions to ensure accurate reclassification.

- Assist in creating year-end audit schedules and expense account reconciliations.

- Conduct fringe benefit calculations and perform additional analyses to meet organizational deliverables.

- Research historical financial data by utilizing available records and engaging with other departments or campus accountants.

- Document both new and existing business processes for efficiency and operational clarity.

- Review and validate financial data, ensuring completeness and accuracy, while addressing discrepancies in a timely manner.

- Provide input on accounting-related matters during data preparation and analysis processes.

- Perform numerical evaluations and generate reports to support decision-making within the organization.

- Maintain organized files and communications to ensure seamless operations. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in accounting or a minimum of two years of relevant accounting experience.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions like pivot tables.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and research numerical data.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.

- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and journal entries.

- Ability to perform bank reconciliations and billing-related tasks.

- Effective organizational skills to manage files and communications efficiently.

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