Junior Finance Associate

Pzena Investment Management • New York, NY

9h • Onsite

About The Position

As a key member of the finance team, you will play an important role supporting the full scope of the department’s financial operations, including (but not limited to) the monthly financial statement close process, accounting and treasury operations, and external financial reporting. We are looking for a team player who is highly collaborative and motivated to develop a broad technical skill set within the financial services industry. The ideal candidate demonstrates ownership, a high degree of organization, reliability, accountability, and strong attention to detail. Success in this role means being proactive, positive, and eager to learn.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting or Finance preferred
• 0-2 years of experience; prior experience supporting a finance or accounting team is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and complete high-quality work under strict deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NetSuite is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist with the month-end close process
• Support financial operations across cash/accounts payable, revenue, prepaids, fixed assets, and accrued expenses
• Serve as the point person for revenue invoicing, accounts receivable collections, maintaining the AP inbox and processing T&E reimbursements
• Partner with team members to deliver high quality reporting that meets management, GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Assist with external audit requests
• Contribute to various special projects designed to enhance overall operational excellence
• Proactively identify opportunities to optimize financial operations by leveraging technology

Benefits

• additional health cover
• life assurance
• income protection
• pension
• firm contributions to causes important to our employees through firm Charitable Giving and Charitable Matching programs
• Mentorship Program
• Lunch & Learns
• sponsoring workgroups and committees to recommend business improvements
• team building activities in local offices and as a global firm
• social events
• holiday events
• monthly birthday parties
• Pizza Thursdays
• healthy snacks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees