Staff Accountant

Description

We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our Fin Tech client in New York, New York. This is a long-term contract position offering the opportunity to contribute to a range of accounting and financial reporting activities, including audits, policy reviews, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and excel in delivering accurate and timely financial documentation.

Responsibilities:

- Support preparation and documentation of accounting position papers and memos (e.g., revenue recognition, goodwill impairment, CECL, lease accounting).

- Assist in developing and reviewing procedures related to financial close, reconciliations, and reporting enhancements.

- Conduct technical research and apply relevant US GAAP guidance to transactions and disclosures.

- Prepare roll-forward schedules for key balance sheet and income statement accounts.

- Collaborate on the preparation of financial statements, supporting worksheets, and disclosure work papers as part of monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles.

- Prepare regulatory reports for trust company entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.

- Contribute to the preparation, review, and delivery of investor quarterly reports with appropriate analysis and commentary.

- Prepare or review audit schedules, analyses, and reconciliations supporting financial statement line items.

- Work closely with the internal finance team and external advisors to meet project deadlines.

- Contribute to audit-readiness and internal process documentation improvements.

- Coordinate with accounting leads on technical areas i.e. cost to obtain, lease accounting

- Review accounting policies and procedures for updates and standardization.

- Support the finance team during financial reporting cycles and special projects, including system optimization and control enhancements.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

- Preferably 3-5 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, or financial reporting roles.

- Experience in preparing financial statements and supporting schedules/work papers.

- Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements for trust companies and investor communications a strong plus.

- Familiarity with US GAAP and key accounting topics (revenue recognition, leases, equity, impairments, consolidation).

- Prior experience in audit (either public audit firm or as an auditee) strongly beneficial.

- Experience preparing accounting memos and supporting audit deliverables.

- Strong Excel and analytical skills; comfort working with cloud-based accounting systems.

- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

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