Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant

Our client is a well-established financial services firm seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join their growing team. This position is onsite 5days per week and the compensation range is ($100K-$125K) base + bonus.

Responsibilities:

• Manage incoming invoices and process them for payment in accordance with established payment approval process, accurately coding charges to the appropriate GL accounts. Save all documents electronically based on departmental guidance.
• Process various monthly payments (occupancy, insurances, cell phones, various operating expenses, tax/audit fees, legal expenses databases, etc.) allocating charges to various entities as required. Upload templates with payments and allocations
• Generate payments (checks, wires, ACH) from each entity’s bank account. After payments are made, apply cash disbursements to invoices to clear out outstanding vendor balances.
• Support “new vendor” setup by ensuring that vendors complete all required paperwork. Perform banking call backs and set up vendor tax status. Monitor vendor addresses and changes in tax status for 1099 reporting.
• Processing of expenses. Act as liaison with administrative teams, address issues related to on routing, validating expense coding and loading data.
• Assist with resolving various routine inquiries related to payments and receipts; identify errors/omissions and post corrections as needed. Manage departmental electronic filing database by merging various PDF documents and saving backup into relevant confidential directories.
• Assist with various tasks as needed (month and year end closings; internal & external audits; download of bank statements; 1099 issuance; ad-hoc project as needed).

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Strong Excel Skills (inclusive of functions commonly used) and experience with some financial systems.
• Experience with online banking
• General understanding of expense coding, intercompany processes and GL accounts.
• Attention to detail, ability to accurately handle multiple tasks, superb time management skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all departmental and firm’s matters.
• Combination of relevant education and experience (min of 5 years in an AR/AP function).