Starpoint Solutions Job Title :Senior Accountant Reference #: SASSRCH00015548 Location : New York, NY Position Type: Employee Employment Type: Full Time Career Level: Experienced (Associates, PQ, 1-4 yrs exp) Salary Description: Negotiable
2-4 years of public accounting or equivalent private industry experience
Job Description
Senior Accountant
Requirements:
Excellent written and verbal skills
Proven problem solving and analytical skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong reconciliation skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Understanding of accounting best practices
Undergraduate degree in Accounting
2-4 years of public accounting or equivalent private industry experience
Job Description:
This position requires the ability to develop a comprehensive understanding of the bank's general ledger accounting system (SUN), sub-ledger accounting system (CAS), as well as the processing of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
The candidate will assist in improving and reengineering procedures, controls and documentation methods and for ensuring the accuracy of the financial records of the Bank. In addition, the candidate will assist in the assessment and implementation of accounting best practices and ensure that innovative actions are taken to improve accounting processes. The position will also serve as the functional back up to the General Accounting Section Manager and will cross-train to cover other departmental positions.
This position will not be focusing on supervising individuals, but rather interacting with various members of global controllers and other members of the bank's management team. Responsibilities:
Review and improve departmental processes, controls, and documentation standards
Focus on process improvement and assess accounting best practices
Recommend practical changes to existing departmental procedures
Assist in the preparation of daily balance sheet
Prepare general ledger entries related to month-end closing
Participate in all aspects of the month-end closing process
Process and analyze entries for firm investment accounts
Prepare monthly CAS reconciliations and determine exposure
Assist Financial Reporting group with monthly financial statements
Assist in the development and analysis of monthly management report
Complete a variety of accounting related projects
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About Starpoint: Founded in 1982, Starpoint is a privately held technology solutions firm. We offer technology and finance & accounting staffing services; enterprise software implementations and upgrades; and custom application development. Starpoint maintains a prestigious global customer base and has seven offices throughout the U.S.
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