Looking for Accountant in Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid) - Need locals to NY/NJ | USC
We have a Contract assignment available with our client in New York City, NY
Job Title: Accountant
Location: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid-2 days onsite per week)
Job Type: 24 Months Contract and Extendable
Need locals to NY/NJ
H1B are accepted
Need 3 references where we can reach them prior submission.
Job Description:
SCOPE OF SERVICES:
Seeking an experienced high-level Accountant to work in the Accounting and Financial Reporting unit for up to 24 months.
The position requires confidence, initiative, a sense of urgency, and an impeccable attention to detail. A well-suited candidate processes in-depth accounting and financial reporting experiences and is capable of performing financial reporting tasks with minimum supervision and training.
The accountant is responsible for performing the following duties:
Produce annual audited financial statements prepared under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Research and resolve accounting issues including evaluation and implementation of new accounting pronouncements (GASB) to ensure US GAAP compliance
Assist in external audits conducted by the City's independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Prepare and assemble Financial Reporting Audit Deliverables.
MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
o Must possess Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
o Must have experience with Bank Reconciliation, Excel and Sage Accounting Software.
o Minimum of three (3) years of experience with corporate and/or governmental accounting including accounts receivable, accounts payable, investment accounting, and financial reporting
o Direct experience with preparing year-end financial statements for any corporations and/or governmental entities
o Experience with working with external CPA auditors
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills
o Strong analytical skills, including keen attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency
o Ability to prioritize, manage tasks, and meet deadlines
o Ability to manage multiple Accounting audit deadline and deliverables simultaneously
o Ability to exercise initiative and work independently
o Ability to exercise professional judgement in Accounting related problem solving and troubleshooting
DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
Experience with finance and governmental entities (public retirement systems preferred)
Strong computer skills and knowledge of accounting software
Proficient in MS Excel and Word; experience with advanced functions in Excel is a plus
Assist in the year-end financial closing process: e.g. enter journal entries to the accounting system; reconcile benefit payment listings against accounting records Interact with external auditors, examiners, and other City and State agencies
Assist in the implementation of the Financial Reporting and ACFR Reporting tool
Draft and update Financial Reporting procedure manuals New York City Employee Retirement System (NYCERS)
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