Accounts Payable Associate Accountant

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 80000 - 100000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Accounting

Job Summary

SIFMA is seeking a talented individual to join our Finance and Accounting department in a role to oversee Accounts Payable (end to end) as well as manage certain accounting and reporting responsibilities (expense related). This person will possess a good background in processing Accounts Payable demonstrating the ability to own the process from new vendor creation weekly AP processing monthly reconciliations/tasks and annual duties such as 1099 filing. We would look to this person to leverage existing systems to improve efficiency in tracking and reporting information as well as being a proponent of new updates/features that can benefit addition to AP this role also contains certain accounting responsibilities from maintaining certain balance sheet accounts to ad-hoc projects as directed by the Vice President of Finance.

Responsibilities:

Run weekly AP process for SIFMA.
Run weekly AP process for SIFMA Foundation (related party).
Manage T&E (using Concur) expense process ensuring timely approvals and submissions.
Ownership of Stampli (AP approval and processing software) and seek to enhance processes/ make changes for efficiency.
Ownership of Accounts Payable module within Sage Intacct (general ledger).
Manage process and procedure for new vendors in AP system (ensure W9s are obtained etc.).
Manage various reconciliations (accounts payable corporate credit card).
Maintain certain balance sheet accounts (i.e. accrued expenses prepaid expenses).
Upload various journal entries as needed/directed by supervisors.
Assist with annual audits of both SIFMA and SIFMA Foundation and other ad-hoc projects.
Train new employees on systems (Stampli Concur Project Approval).
Annual sales/use tax filing.
Expense analysis and reporting when needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
1-2 years of experience in accounting preferred specifically accounts payable.
Possess strong technical analytical problem-solving and time management skills.
Strong proficiency in Excel.
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
The ability to collaborate with executive team members clients and other business stakeholders to ensure the integrity of company standards and operations.

About us:

SIFMA is the leading trade association for broker-dealers investment banks and asset managers operating in the U.S. and global capital markets. On behalf of our industrys one million employees we advocate on legislation regulation and business policy affecting retail and institutional investors equity and fixed income markets and related products and services. We serve as an industry coordinating body to promote fair and orderly markets informed regulatory compliance and efficient market operations and resiliency. We also provide a forum for industry policy and professional development. SIFMA with offices in New York and Washington D.C. is the U.S. regional member of the Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA).

Benefits Include:

Medical Dental Vision Insurance Plans
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) with employer contribution
Generous paid time off and holidays
Eligible to work remotely (up to 2 days per week)
Mobile Subsidy

Salary range:$80000 - $100000

How to apply:

Please apply directly via our Careers Site or send your cover letter resume and salary requirements to and indicate AP Associate in the subject line of your email.

SIFMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages interested individuals to apply.

Required Experience:

Responsibilities:

Run weekly AP process for SIFMA.
Run weekly AP process for SIFMA Foundation (related party).
Manage T&E (using Concur) expense process ensuring timely approvals and submissions.
Ownership of Stampli (AP approval and processing software) and seek to enhance processes/ make changes for efficiency.
Ownership of Accounts Payable module within Sage Intacct (general ledger).
Manage process and procedure for new vendors in AP system (ensure W9s are obtained etc.).
Manage various reconciliations (accounts payable corporate credit card).
Maintain certain balance sheet accounts (i.e. accrued expenses prepaid expenses).
Upload various journal entries as needed/directed by supervisors.
Assist with annual audits of both SIFMA and SIFMA Foundation and other ad-hoc projects.
Train new employees on systems (Stampli Concur Project Approval).
Annual sales/use tax filing.
Expense analysis and reporting when needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
1-2 years of experience in accounting preferred specifically accounts payable.
Possess strong technical analytical problem-solving and time management skills.
Strong proficiency in Excel.
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
The ability to collaborate with executive team members clients and other business stakeholders to ensure the integrity of company standards and operations.

About us:

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