Staff Accountant, Compensation Accounting

Bloomberg•New York, NY

2d•$85,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The energy of a newsroom, the pace of a trading floor, the buzz of a recent tech breakthrough; we work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy we're known for. It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. Our culture is wide open, just like our spaces. We bring out the best in each other through collaboration. Through our countless volunteer projects, we also help network with the communities around us, too. You can do outstanding work here. Work you couldn't do anywhere else. It's up to you to make it happen. Bloomberg delivers critical information in a world where information matters. We give influential decision makers in business, finance and government an aggressive edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of news, people and ideas. To do that, we need a constant flow of ideas, energy, innovation—which is where you come in. At Bloomberg, you will have the opportunity to go above and beyond and to take risks. Be a part of an organization that is entering new markets, launching new ventures and pushing boundaries. Our ever-expanding array of technology, data, and news and media services nurtures innovation and empowers clients—and offers nearly limitless opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred but not required
3+ years of experience, with a strong focus in reconciliations
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including Lookups and pivot tables
A collaborative attitude and the ability to prioritize tasks as needed
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong time management and work organization skills

Nice To Haves

Public Accounting Experience

Responsibilities

Complete the month-end close cycle, including preparation and posting journal entries
Perform variance analysis on actual vs. actual, actual vs budget/forecast, investigate discrepancies and explain the driver
Assist with financial reporting and internal management reporting
Prepare and maintain account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of reconciling items
Support statutory, internal and external audits
Work on special projects and ad hoc analysis, as needed
Partner with teams outside of Compensation Accounting to provide value added analysis
Support internal and external stakeholders with all ensuing requests.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency of existing processes and propose enhancements
Bring a positive, proactive attitude to a high-performing and collaborative team.