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Senior Accountant
Company | NCheng |
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Location | New York, NY, USA |
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Salary | $82000 – $92000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- CPA license or progress toward CPA (or similar certification) is a plus.
- 2–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Prior experience with month-end closings, financial reporting, and using data to identify trends, investigate variances, and advise on solutions.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.) and accounting software skills.
- Deep understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Review Staff Accountants’ work for accuracy, ensuring proper coding, reconciliations, and compliance with firm/client standards.
- Serve as a key point of contact for one or more clients, handling moderate to complex inquiries, budgeting updates, and operational issues.
- Prepare or review monthly and quarterly financial statements, interpret data, and present findings to clients or managers.
- Manage the close process, including complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
- Recommend workflow enhancements or internal controls to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
- Coach Staff Accountants on technical issues, best practices, and professional development.
- If relevant, oversee grant accounting, voucher submissions, and annual or periodic reports to funding agencies.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA license or progress toward CPA (or similar certification) is a plus.