Accountant - New York, NY

Anywhere • New York, NY

9h • $66,300 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Luxury Finance, including Sotheby’s International Realty and Corcoran, is seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant to join its Finance team in New York City. The role supports operational efficiency while maintaining a strong control environment. The Staff Accountant reports to an Accounting Manager under the Luxury Controller team and collaborates regularly with managers across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business or Accounting; Accounting is preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting and reporting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and abstract reasoning skills.
• Strong task management, attention to detail, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to follow through on assigned tasks and take on additional work as needed.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with departments and stakeholders to obtain support for timely preparation and booking of journal entries.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and analyze key accounts for stakeholders.
• Support financial close activities, including month-end journal entries and accruals.
• Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash receipts.
• Design, recommend, and implement modifications to accounting methods, procedures, forms, and records.
• Respond to ad hoc initiatives, analysis, and special projects.
• Communicate with personnel across departments and outside the company, including executives and clients, to support proper processing, reporting, and information flow.
• Analyze income statements and balance sheets and explain reported figures.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis.
• Assist with special projects and team members as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits and AD&D.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Paid family and paternity leave.
• Life insurance.
• Business travel accident insurance.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Employee referral program.
• Adoption assistance program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health and wellness program and incentives.
• Employee discounts.
• Employee resource groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level