job summary:
POSITION SUMMARY
Our retail client is looking for Senior Accountants to support a project that will run for 4-6 months in New York City. These roles are responsible for sales audit activities, accounts receivable, fixed assets, store leases, inventory, revenue, accruals and other areas including the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and the resultant financial reports.
location: New York, New York
job type: Contract
salary: $50 - 55 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelor's degree
experience: 3 Years
responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for general accounting duties including leading and participating in period-end close including analyzing data and GL accounts, preparing journal entries, etc.
- Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts
- Perform financial analysis and generate conclusions and recommendations
- Ensure compliance to GAAP and company standards and controls
- Comply with legal and ethical standards
- Follow up on all outstanding issues on a timely basis
- Maintain excellent customer service with internal and external partners
- Assist with special projects and department goals
- Proactively identify areas of opportunity /weakness and recommend solutions
- Supervision of accountants and other Accounting / Finance staff
qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Accounting experience within the Retail industry preferred but not required
- Ability to build partnerships across departments and partners
- Comfortable working in dynamic and fast-paced environment with ability to be flexible
- Position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced Excel skills and experience including analysis of mass data sets, Vlookups, pivot tables and formulas are required
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP and inventory module experience is preferred but not required
- Ability to prepare work accurately and timely
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Career-oriented with Interest in advancement
EDUCATION
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree required
skills: Financial Reporting, Dynamics
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