Staff Accountant Financial Reporting and Internal Controls

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting the Companys financial reporting processes with a primary focus on internal control compliance and monthend close activities. This role will play a key part in maintaining the accuracy integrity and timeliness of the Companys financial records while ensuring adherence to applicable accounting standards internal policies and regulatory requirements. The Staff Accountant will work closely with the local and corporate accounting and finance teams management and external auditors to support effective financial operations and a strong internal control environment.

The role is based on-site at our office in Tarrytown NY.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the monthly quarterly and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and maintain detailed monthend schedules supporting workpapers and rollforward analyses for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries including accruals reclassifications and adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Perform account reconciliations investigate and resolve reconciling items and ensure documentation is complete in accordance with internal accounting policies.
• Assist in analyzing periodoverperiod variances and provide explanations to management as needed.
• Ensure proper cutoff and classification of transactions during the close process.
• Assist in the conversion and importing of QuickBooks ledger into Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains.
• Support the design implementation and ongoing operation of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Perform control execution monitoring and documentation in accordance with Company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules providing documentation and responding to inquiries in a timely and organized manner.
• Ensure compliance with established accounting policies procedures and approval matrices.
• Assist with maintaining the general ledger and ensuring accurate recording of transactions.
• Support consolidation and intercompany accounting including reconciliations and eliminations as applicable.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting prepaid expenses and other recurring accounting areas as assigned.
• Collaborate with corporate teams (e.g. payroll AP AR operations) to ensure accurate financial data and resolution of accounting issues.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 13 years of relevant accounting experience preferably in a corporate accounting public accounting or internal controls environment.
• Exposure to monthend close processes and internal control frameworks preferred.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial reporting under U.S. GAAP.
• Experience preparing journal entries account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Familiarity with internal control concepts and compliance requirements (e.g. SOX) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including the use of formulas pivot tables and reconciliation tools.
• Experience using QuickBooks and Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work as needed to meet established deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and propose solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate clearly with external auditors and management.

Additional Information :

What Youll Get:

• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent benefits package including 401k health dental and generous paid time off.
• Multiple opportunities for professional development specialization and leadership.
• Family-friendly work environment.
• Investment from a company that wants you to succeed and thrive.
• Corporate discount plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time