Staff Accountant (Temporary)

J.S. Held•Jericho, NY

About The Position

We are seeking a temporary Staff Accountant to join our finance team. Your primary responsibility will be working with a congenial finance team to support a growing business. We are looking for professionals with strong analytical and excel skills as well as experience with multi-currencies who are excited about digging into and taking ownership of the accounting surrounding individual entities. Working with the accounting team, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting, month-end financial close, Balance Sheet and P&L analysis. The ideal candidate would have 2 to 5 years of experience in accounting with strong excel skills, would be dedicated, detail oriented; an independent thinker and problem solver that is driven to succeed with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks and achieve deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with a minor in accounting is required.
Must have 2 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
Proficient with Microsoft Suite is mandatory with strong emphasis on Excel.
Superior attention to detail with demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing numerous deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

experience with multi-currencies

Responsibilities

Responsible for the accounting activity of both foreign and domestic subsidiaries.
Analyze transactions and record related month end journal entries such as prepaids, payroll, and leases.
Reconcile accounts on a monthly basis.
Work with staff responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, etc.
Assist local team with maintaining statutory books and work with 3rd party vendors to make sure entity is in compliance with local law.
Participate in ad hoc projects.
Additional duties as assigned.