A well- known investment bank is looking for an Accountant who will help be a part of a growing team. This firm launched 15 years ago and as it continues to grow it is a part of deals across multiple industries including retail, energy, financial services and media.
Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:
Perform day to day full cycle accounting, including month-end close, daily journal entries and reconciliations for the overall group
Collaborate with peers on the month end financial close process, including expense allocations at the divisional and entity level
Perform monthly variance analysis over parent holding company and/or operating entities
Execute on the accounting and reconciliation process for cash, receivables, compensation, accruals, prepaids, investments, fixed assets, leases, equity, debt and shared expense allocations
Assist with the preparation of financial reporting footnote schedules and tax requests on a quarterly and annual basis
Prepare monthly FOCUS filings for two FINRA regulated entities
Analyze vendor contracts to ensure accurate accounting treatment
Assist the Controller and Head of Financial Planning & Business Ops with budget and forecasting requests
Assist with the firm's monthly management reports, specifically perform ad hoc expense analysis for various business units
Interact with external and internal auditors, respond to audit inquires, and assist in quarterly reviews and annual audits
Participate in upcoming Internal Control enhancements (including process documentation and identifying process improvements, etc.)
Desired Skills and Background:
CPA is preferred
Public accounting audit/assurance experience or comparable industry experience (2-5 years)