Accountant
$72,800–$89,440 year
On-siteBrooklyn, New York, United States
Job Summary
Record investment transactions into accounting software and reconcile activity to advisor and custodian statements. Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries for the general ledger, perform account analyses, and maintain transaction templates for year-end reporting. Assist with financial statement preparation, support quarterly reconciliations across multiple entities, and gather documentation for audit preparation. Review transactions for accuracy and compliance while collaborating with internal departments to meet financial reporting deadlines. This seven-month contract supports critical accounting operations during system implementation and staffing constraints within the Office of the Comptroller.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 2–4 years of professional accounting experience
- Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and financial schedules
- Experience working with accounting and general ledger systems
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with investment accounting or financial asset reconciliation
- Experience supporting financial audits and preparing audit documentation
- Ability to reconcile complex financial accounts accurately and efficiently
- Familiarity with multi-entity accounting environments
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with accounting and finance teams
- High level of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidential financial information
- Investment accounting software experience
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