Accountant/Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper/Staff AccountantLocation: Nassau Ct., LI (on-site, 5 days per week)Employment Type: Full-timeCompensation: $90K - $110K (depending on experience)

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Position SummaryThe Bookkeeper/Staff Accountant will own the day-to-day bookkeeping and financial reporting, with a heavy emphasis on journal entries, wire activity, and intercompany transactions across multiple entities. This person must be meticulous, comfortable in QuickBooks, and quick to learn new systems. They will work closely with firm leadership and outside advisors and handle confidential financial information with discretion.Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting Maintain accurate books, records for related entities in QuickBooksPrepare, post, and support journal entriesProcess and record a high volume of wire transfers, verifying details and reconciling activity to the bankRecord, track, and reconcile intercompany transactions and transfers between entities, ensuring balances tie outReconcile bank, credit card, and investment accountsProcess accounts payable and accounts receivable, including vendor and personal or household expensesPrepare monthly financial statements and complete month-end and year-end closeCoordinate with outside CPAs, tax advisors, and wealth managers; prepare schedules and support for tax filings
GeneralMaintain organized, audit-ready documentation and filing systemsIdentify discrepancies and recommend process improvementsProtect the confidentiality of all client, firm, and family financial informationQualificationsRequiredStrong intercompany transaction experience (required)Strong QuickBooks proficiency (required)Systems savvy able to quickly learn new softwareAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related fieldWorking knowledge of debits and credits and how they affect assets, liabilities, equity, income, and expensesExperience preparing journal entriesExperience handling a high volume of wire transfers xzbcwsv Exceptional attention to detail and accuracyMinimum of 3 years of bookkeeping or staff accounting experience, including multi-entity accounting (required)Strong bank reconciliation and month-end close skillsAdvanced Excel skillsAbility to handle sensitive information with the highest level of discretionAbility to work on-site
Core CompetenciesMeticulous attention to detailIntegrity and discretionComfort with technology and learning new systems quicklySelf-starter who can work independently and prioritize competing deadlinesProfessionalism when working with principals, attorneys, and outside advisors
JobID: 48693