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| Three positions available; 5 years experience, knowledge of Peoplesoft, GAAP accounting. Previous Health Insurance experience a plus; BA or BS in Accounting a must; public accounting experience a plus. |
| Position- Staff Accountant |
| Job Id (Use when Referring to Position): | 4430 |
| Job Type: | FTP |
| Location: | New York NY |
| Experience: | 5 - 7 |
| Compensation: | $0.00 - $75,000.00 |
| Job Description: | Job Description | Job Title: | Senior Accountant | Function Reports to: | EVP/CFO | | Function: | Corporate Accounting | Position Reports to: | Accounting Manager | | | | | | | | | | | | | Positions Managed (List Titles): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Summary of Position | | Ensure integrity of accounting function by recording, verifying and consolidating transactions in journal entries. Interpret and perform standardized account reconciliations. Participate in the development and enhancement of internal controls over financial reporting | | Principal Accountabilities | | Major Activities | % of Time | | · Prepare and analyze monthly journal entries to ensure timely and accurate financial statements are generated | 25 | | · Prepare and analyze monthly account reconciliations in a standardized format to ensure the timely and accurate financial statements are generated. | 25 | | · Complete internal management reports on a monthly basis and as needed. | 10 | | · Interact with all areas of the company to understand basis for transactions and coordinate with budget personnel to explain variances to budget | 10 | | · Prepare financial analyses utilizing Excel and other technologies (PeopleSoft, Access). Participate in the development and enhancement of internal controls over financial reporting. | 10 | | · Prepare documentation in support of financial statements for internal and external auditors. Conduct special studies and develop/recommend accounting methods and procedures for improving business efficiency. | 10 | | · Keep abreast of GAAP accounting pronouncements | 10 | | Job Success Criteria | | · Understanding of GAAP accounting · Attention to Detail · Organizational Skills · Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks · Written & Oral Communication Skills · Analytical Skills · Ability to Perform Under Stress | | Education and Experience | | · Bachelor 's degree in Accounting required, CPA a plus · 5 years of experience in finance and accounting environment including 2 years of experience in public company and account reconciliations. , Health insurance industry a plus · Excellent knowledge of MS Office Products including Excel and Access; PeopleSoft experience a plus · Must be a self-starter who is detail-oriented and proactive with focus on accuracy, in an environment with changing priorities and time constraints · Possess and apply broad knowledge of accounting principles and procedures within minimum supervision | | Contacts | | With Whom | Frequency (Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Less than Monthly) | Level of Contact | Typical Purpose | | | Internal Contacts | | | 1 | Accounting staff | Daily | All staff | Meet daily deadlines | | | 2 | Budget staff | Daily | All staff | Understand/explain variances | | | 3 | All Oper Depts | Daily | All staff | Understand/explain variances | | | 4 | Internal Audit, SOX | Quarterly | All staff | Internal Audits/SOX certifications | | | External Contacts | | | 1 | Auditors | Quarterly | All staff | Meet quarterly reporting deadlines | | | 2 | Vendors | As needed | All staff | Meet daily deadlines | | |
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Email resume in Word to thebiggamehunter@cisny.com ONLY IF YOU HAVE THE EXPERIENCE SOUGHT. Please include the job code with the position.
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