We are looking for a Senior Client Accounting Services Accountant for either our NYO or Jericho Office.
Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Performs and/or oversee the daily, weekly, monthly and yearly accounting activities for the assigned clients
- Provides direct reconciliation of monthly statements, monthly closing, preparation of monthly statements, reconciliation and maintenance of balance sheet accounts for clients.
- Performs cash to accrual conversions and accrual to cash conversions, as needed based on client's method of accounting and tax reporting
- Reviews trial balance and general ledger packages received from clients and able to identify necessary adjusting and reclassifying entries needed to close tax year
- Prepare and/or review financial statements for clients across multiple industry sectors.
- Preparing & maintaining workpapers with proper documentation
- Review the work of associate-level staff and interns, providing guidance and education to enhance their professional development.
- Prepares for and coordinates closely with the tax department to ensure all necessary documentation and reconciliations are readily available for tax preparation
- Identify and help solve engagement (client) technical issues, anomalies, non-recurring items.
- Takes care of the client (meets deadlines, timely communication)
- Develops team (prepares staff to the next level)
- Directs and/or prepares sales tax and annual local business tax, 1099's, W-2's and Payroll Tax Reports
- Develop and maintain positive client relationships that drive client satisfaction
Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Accounting or Taxation
- CPA license preferred but not required
- Minimum of three years of recent and relevant public accounting experience in client accounting services, outsourcing or financial and advisory departments
- Experience in a supervisory role
- At least two years of experience in GL, AP, AR and reconciliations
- Should be a proficient user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Applications and QuickBooks
- Knowledge of CCH ProSystem's Engagement preferred but not required
- Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, in English.
