Description

We are looking for a diligent Staff Accountant with 1 plus years of relevant experience to join our team in the Investment Advisory industry, based in Oyster Bay, New York. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling the full cycle of accounting duties, monitoring financial transactions, processing accounts receivable and payable, and managing invoices. Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel is essential for data entry and the creation of spreadsheets and reports.

Responsibilities:

• Handle the complete cycle of accounting tasks

• Monitor financial transactions and generate reports

• Process accounts receivable and payable, and manage invoices

• Utilize QuickBooks for data entry and financial management

• Conduct regular bank reconciliations, verifying transactions are recorded correctly

• Use Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets and reports

• Manage the payroll system and handle payroll processing

• Conduct account reconciliation tasks to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports

• Adhere to legal standards, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

• Proven experience in the role of a staff accountant or similar.

• Proficient in the use of accounting software, preferably QuickBooks.

• Exceptional knowledge and competence in Microsoft Excel.

• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).

• Experience with bank reconciliations and maintaining the general ledger.

• Ability to prepare and record journal entries accurately.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.

• Excellent analytical skills and ability to generate reports.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Good organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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